Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. **Types of Data Stored:** - User preferences and settings - Login session information - Shopping cart contents - Analytics and usage data - Advertising preferences **How Cookies Work:** When you visit PromptForest, our server sends a cookie to your device. Your browser stores the cookie and sends it back to our server with each subsequent request. This allows us to remember your preferences and provide a personalized experience.

PromptForest uses the following types of cookies: **Strictly Necessary Cookies:** These cookies are essential for the Platform to function properly. - Authentication cookies (keeps you logged in) - Security cookies (prevents fraud and attacks) - Load balancing (distributes server load) - Session cookies (maintains your session) You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are necessary for the Platform to work. **Functional Cookies:** These cookies enhance your experience but are not essential. - Language preferences - Theme settings (light/dark mode) - Shopping cart persistence - Wishlist storage - Recent searches - Notification preferences **Analytics Cookies:** These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Platform. - Google Analytics (usage patterns, popular pages) - Vercel Analytics (performance monitoring) - Heatmap data (how users navigate pages) - Error tracking (identifies bugs and issues) **Marketing Cookies:** These cookies track your browsing to show relevant ads. - Ad platform cookies (Google Ads, Facebook) - Conversion tracking (measures ad effectiveness) - Retargeting cookies (shows ads on other sites) - Social media cookies (enables sharing features)

Some cookies on PromptForest are set by third-party services: **Analytics Providers:** - **Google Analytics:** Tracks user behavior and demographics - Duration: Up to 2 years - Purpose: Improve user experience - Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout - **Vercel Analytics:** Monitors performance and errors - Duration: Session only - Purpose: Ensure Platform reliability **Payment Processors:** - **Stripe:** Fraud prevention and payment processing - Duration: Varies by cookie - Purpose: Secure transactions - Privacy: https://stripe.com/privacy **Social Media:** - **Facebook Pixel:** Ad tracking and conversion - **Twitter:** Share functionality - **LinkedIn:** Professional sharing **Advertising Networks:** - **Google Ads:** Display targeted advertisements - **Facebook Ads:** Social media advertising - Third-party ad exchanges We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review their privacy policies for more information.

You have several options for managing cookies: **Browser Settings:** Most browsers allow you to: - View cookies stored on your device - Delete all cookies or specific cookies - Block all cookies - Block third-party cookies only - Set preferences for specific websites **Browser Instructions:** - **Chrome:** Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies - **Firefox:** Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies - **Safari:** Preferences > Privacy > Cookies - **Edge:** Settings > Privacy > Cookies **Cookie Preference Center:** Use our Cookie Preference Center (located in the footer) to: - Accept all cookies - Reject non-essential cookies - Customize cookie categories - Save your preferences **Do Not Track:** We respect browser Do Not Track (DNT) signals for analytics and advertising cookies. Essential cookies cannot be disabled. **Mobile Devices:** - **iOS:** Settings > Safari > Block All Cookies - **Android:** Browser settings vary by app Note: Disabling cookies may affect Platform functionality. Some features may not work properly without cookies.

Cookies on PromptForest have different lifespans: **Session Cookies:** - Expire when you close your browser - Used for: Authentication, cart contents - Cannot be persistent **Persistent Cookies:** - Remain on your device for a set period - Used for: Preferences, analytics - Lifespans: **Authentication:** - 30 days (remember me enabled) - Session only (default login) **Preferences:** - 1 year (language, theme) - Until changed or cleared **Analytics:** - Google Analytics: 2 years - Vercel Analytics: Session only **Marketing:** - Ad cookies: 90 days - Conversion tracking: 30 days **Security:** - CSRF tokens: Session - Rate limiting: 1 hour You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

In addition to cookies, we use other browser storage technologies: **Local Storage:** Used for: - Wishlist persistence - Shopping cart backup - User preferences - Recent searches - Draft content Unlike cookies, local storage: - Is not sent to servers automatically - Has larger storage capacity (up to 10MB) - Persists until manually cleared - Is not domain-specific **Session Storage:** Used for: - Temporary form data - Navigation state - Single-session data Cleared when: - Browser tab is closed - Session ends **IndexedDB:** Used for: - Offline functionality - Large data sets - Performance optimization **Managing Storage:** - Browser Developer Tools > Application - Clear site data in browser settings - Per-site storage controls **Web Beacons:** Small transparent images used in: - Email open tracking - Page view counting - Ad impression measurement These cannot be disabled but don't store information locally.

For users in the European Union and EEA: **Lawful Basis for Cookies:** **Strictly Necessary:** - Legal basis: Legitimate interest - No consent required - Essential for Platform functionality **Functional:** - Legal basis: Consent - Optional, but enhances experience - Can withdraw consent anytime **Analytics:** - Legal basis: Legitimate interest or consent - Used to improve Platform - Anonymized when possible **Marketing:** - Legal basis: Consent - Explicit opt-in required - Easy opt-out available **Your Rights:** - Right to withdraw consent - Right to object to processing - Right to access cookie data - Right to deletion **Cookie Banner:** We display a cookie banner on first visit: - Clear explanation of cookie types - Granular consent options - Easy accept/reject buttons - Link to full Cookie Policy **Data Transfers:** Some cookies involve data transfers to the US and other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards through Standard Contractual Clauses.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect: - Changes in cookie usage - New technologies - Legal requirements - User feedback **Notification of Changes:** - Updated "Last Modified" date - Notice on the Platform - Email to registered users (for significant changes) - Cookie banner update **Your Continued Use:** By continuing to use PromptForest after changes take effect, you consent to the updated Cookie Policy. **Review Regularly:** We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

If you have questions about our use of cookies: **Email:** privacy@promptforest.com **Subject Line:** "Cookie Policy Inquiry" **Address:** Privacy Officer, PromptForest, 123 Forest Lane, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States **Response Time:** Within 5 business days **What to Include:** - Your specific question or concern - Type of cookies you're asking about - Browser and device information (if relevant) We're committed to transparency about our cookie practices and are happy to answer your questions.