Cookie Policy

Our Cookieless Approach

AI Tools Directory is designed to respect your privacy by operating in a cookieless manner. We believe in providing you with valuable content and insights while minimizing data collection and maintaining your privacy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer or mobile device when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

How We Don't Use Cookies

Unlike many websites, AI Tools Directory does not use traditional cookies for tracking or analytics. Instead, we use privacy-respecting alternatives:

Analytics Without Cookies

We use PostHog for website analytics, but it's configured in a privacy-first manner:

• No Cookies: PostHog operates without storing any cookies on your device
• Local Storage: Temporary data is stored locally and automatically cleared
• Anonymized Data: All collected data is anonymized and cannot identify you personally
• Session-Based: Data collection is limited to your current browsing session

What Data We Collect

Without using cookies, we collect minimal, anonymized information about:

• Pages you visit on our website
• Time spent on each page
• Your browser type and version
• Your device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Your approximate location (country level only)
• Referring websites (where you came from)

Why We Collect This Data

We use this information to:

• Understand which AI tools are most popular
• Improve our website's user experience
• Fix technical issues and optimize performance
• Create better content based on user interests

Local Storage and Session Storage

Instead of cookies, we may use local storage and session storage for:

• Remembering your filter preferences during your visit
• Storing temporary analytics data
• Maintaining website functionality

This data is automatically cleared when you close your browser or clear your browsing data.

Third-Party Services

PostHog Analytics

We use PostHog for analytics, which is configured to be GDPR compliant and privacy-focused:

• Data is processed in the EU
• No cross-site tracking
• No advertising networks involved
• Data retention is limited

Your Control

Since we don't use cookies, you don't need to manage cookie settings on our website. However, you can still control your experience by:

• Clearing your browser's local storage and session storage
• Using private/incognito browsing mode
• Disabling JavaScript (though this may affect website functionality)

Browser Settings

Even though we don't use cookies, your browser may still be set to accept cookies from other websites. You can manage your general cookie preferences in your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Changes to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our cookie policy or privacy practices, please contact us:

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