Cookie Policy

This policy explains how Fortune Cookie AI uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and how you can control their use.

Last updated: August 25, 2024Active

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. They help websites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and provide a better user experience. We also use similar technologies like local storage.

Improve site functionality
Remember your preferences
Analyze usage

Types of cookies we use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

Required

Purpose:

Ensure core functionality and security

Examples:

fortune_sessionSession Storage

Manage session state

Retention: End of session

fortune_preferencesLocal Storage

Save user preferences

Retention: Persistent (user-controlled)

theme_preferenceLocal Storage

Remember theme selection

Retention: Persistent (user-controlled)

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand site usage and improve the user experience.

Optional

Purpose:

Collect anonymous usage statistics

Examples:

_gaHTTP Cookie

Google Analytics primary identifier

Retention: 2 years

_ga_*HTTP Cookie

Google Analytics 4 property identifier

Retention: 2 years

_gidHTTP Cookie

Google Analytics session identifier

Retention: 24 hours

Functional Cookies

Enhance site features and provide a personalized experience.

Optional

Purpose:

Remember user choices and preferences

Examples:

fortune_historyLocal Storage

Save generated fortune history

Retention: Persistent (user-controlled)

user_statsLocal Storage

Save usage statistics

Retention: Persistent (user-controlled)

display_modeLocal Storage

Remember display mode preference

Retention: Persistent (user-controlled)

Storage technologies

HTTP Cookies

Small text files stored in your browser

Characteristics:

  • Configurable expiration
  • Accessible across pages
  • Automatically sent to the server
Control:Manageable in browser settings

Local Storage

Persistent storage in your browser

Characteristics:

  • Persistent until manually cleared
  • Client-side only
  • Larger storage capacity
Control:Clear via browser developer tools or settings

Session Storage

Per-tab session storage

Characteristics:

  • Automatically cleared when the tab closes
  • Valid for the current session only
  • Not shared across tabs
Control:Cleared when the tab closes

How to manage cookies

Browser settings

Chrome

  1. 1Menu (⋮) → Settings
  2. 2Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  3. 3Choose “Block third‑party cookies” or “Block all cookies”
  4. 4Or use “See all cookies and site data” for detailed control

Firefox

  1. 1Menu → Settings
  2. 2Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  3. 3Choose the cookie settings you prefer
  4. 4Click “Manage Data…” to view/delete specific cookies

Safari

  1. 1Safari → Preferences
  2. 2Privacy tab
  3. 3Choose “Block all cookies” or another option
  4. 4Click “Manage Website Data…” for detailed control

Quickly clear site data

You can quickly clear all data stored by this website by:

Clearing browsing history and site data
Using your browser’s “Clear browsing data” feature
Clearing Application Storage in developer tools

Third‑party services

We use Google Analytics to analyze usage. Google Analytics may set its own cookies. You can opt out by:

Visiting the Google Analytics opt‑out page
Installing the Google Analytics opt‑out browser add‑on
Disabling third‑party cookies in your browser

Contact us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email:privacy@fortune-cookie.cc
Subject:Cookie policy inquiry