Cookie Policy
Last Updated: July 21, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how recmd.ai ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our AI community platform.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
We also use similar technologies such as:
- Local Storage: Data stored locally in your browser
- Session Storage: Temporary data stored for your session
- Web Beacons: Small graphics used to track website usage
- Pixels: Code snippets that collect usage information
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function.
Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| firebase-session | User authentication and session management | Session |
| theme-preference | Remember your dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| csrf-token | Security and form submission protection | Session |
| stripe-session | Payment processing and subscription management | Session |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how you use our website.
Legal Basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguish users | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics - session and campaign data | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguish users (short-term) | 24 hours |
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest or Consent
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| user-preferences | Remember your customization settings | 1 year |
| notification-settings | Email notification preferences | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages:
4.1 Google Analytics
- Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Data Collected: Page views, user interactions, device information
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
- Opt-out: Available through our cookie consent banner
4.2 Stripe (Payment Processing)
- Purpose: Secure payment processing and fraud prevention
- Data Collected: Payment form interactions, fraud signals
- Privacy Policy: Stripe Privacy Policy
- Note: Required for subscription functionality
4.3 Firebase (Google)
- Purpose: Authentication, database, and hosting services
- Data Collected: User session data, application performance
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
- Note: Essential for platform functionality
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by cookie category
- View detailed information about each cookie type
5.2 Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Visiting your Privacy Settings page
- Clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our footer
- Using your browser's cookie management settings
5.3 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- Chrome: Settings >Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our platform.
6. Cookie Consent and Legal Basis
6.1 GDPR Compliance
Under GDPR, we process cookies based on:
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): For analytics and non-essential cookies
- Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f)): For essential platform functionality
- Contract Performance (Art. 6(1)(b)): For service delivery and payments
6.2 Consent Characteristics
Your consent is:
- Freely Given: You can refuse or withdraw consent
- Specific: Separate consent for different cookie types
- Informed: Clear information about cookie purposes
- Unambiguous: Clear affirmative action required
6.3 Withdrawing Consent
You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal. To withdraw consent:
7. International Transfers
Some of our third-party services may transfer your data outside the UK/EU:
- Google Services: May process data in the US under Google's global infrastructure
- Stripe: May process payment data in various countries where Stripe operates
These transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses and adequacy decisions.
8. Data Retention
- Essential Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser or logout
- Preference Cookies: Retained until you clear them or they expire
- Analytics Cookies: Retained for up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Consent Records: Retained for 3 years for compliance purposes
9. Your Rights
Under GDPR and UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access: Request information about cookies and data processing
- Rectification: Correct any inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Object: Object to processing for legitimate interests
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for analytics cookies
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes through our platform or by email.
The current version will always be available at recmd.ai/cookies.
11. Contact Us
For questions about this Cookie Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us:
This cookie policy is compliant with GDPR, UK Data Protection Act 2018, and PECR. For the most current version, visit recmd.ai/cookies