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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

🍪 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember information about your visit. They make your experience smoother and help us improve our service.

You have control over which cookies we use.

1. Overview

KITT-AI uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide, improve, and secure our services. This policy explains:

  • What cookies we use and why
  • How you can manage your cookie preferences
  • The impact of disabling certain cookies

2. Types of Cookies We Use

🔒 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as logging in or filling in forms.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Provider
kitt_session Authentication and session management Session KITT-AI
csrf_token Security protection against cross-site request forgery Session KITT-AI
cookie_consent Stores your cookie preferences 1 year KITT-AI
sb-* Supabase authentication tokens Session Supabase

⚙️ Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or third-party providers. If you disable these cookies, some features may not work properly.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Provider
kitt_language Remembers your language preference 1 year KITT-AI
kitt_theme Stores your theme/display preferences 1 year KITT-AI
volume_level Remembers audio volume settings 30 days KITT-AI
last_mode Remembers your last selected KITT mode (Auto Cruise, etc.) 30 days KITT-AI

📊 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the service.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Provider
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 2 years Google
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours Google
_gat Google Analytics - throttle request rate 1 minute Google
plausible_* Privacy-focused analytics (alternative to Google) 24 hours Plausible

📢 Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies track your visit across websites and are used to display ads relevant to you. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Provider
_fbp Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions and remarketing 3 months Facebook
ads/ga-audiences Google Ads - targeting and remarketing Session Google
test_cookie Tests whether browser accepts cookies 15 minutes DoubleClick

3. Local Storage and Session Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser storage APIs:

3.1 Local Storage

  • kitt-user-preferences: UI settings, theme, layout preferences
  • kitt-conversation-history: Recent conversations (deletable anytime)
  • kitt-audio-cache: Cached audio responses for faster playback
  • supabase.auth.token: Authentication state

3.2 Session Storage

  • current-session: Temporary session data (cleared on browser close)
  • tesla-connection: WebSocket connection state for Tesla integration

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

Service Purpose Privacy Policy
Stripe Payment processing and fraud detection Stripe Privacy
Google Analytics Usage analytics and insights Google Privacy
Supabase Authentication and database Supabase Privacy
OpenAI AI processing (no cookies, API only) OpenAI Privacy
ElevenLabs Voice synthesis (no cookies, API only) ElevenLabs Privacy

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit KITT-AI, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept All: Enable all cookies for the best experience
  • Reject Non-Essential: Only use essential cookies
  • Customize: Choose specific cookie categories

You can change your preferences anytime:

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

5.3 Opt-Out Links

Direct opt-out for specific services:

  • Google Analytics Opt-out
  • Facebook Ads Preferences
  • NAI Consumer Opt-Out
  • DAA Opt-Out Platform

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Cookie Type If Disabled
Essential ⚠️ Website will not function properly. You won't be able to log in or use core features.
Functional You'll need to reset preferences (language, theme) on each visit.
Analytics We won't know which features are popular or where to focus improvements.
Marketing You may see less relevant ads, but functionality is unaffected.

7. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

Our approach:

  • We respect your cookie preferences set through our consent manager
  • Essential cookies remain active (required for functionality)
  • Analytics and marketing cookies can be disabled

8. Mobile Apps

Our mobile apps (iOS/Android) do not use traditional cookies but may use:

  • Device identifiers: For analytics and authentication
  • App preferences: Stored locally on your device
  • Push notification tokens: For notifications (opt-in only)

You can manage these through your device settings.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

  • Changes in our cookie usage
  • New tracking technologies
  • Legal requirements
  • Service improvements

Material changes will be notified via email or prominent website notice.

10. Contact Us

Questions about our use of cookies?

  • Email: privacy@kitt.ai
  • Cookie inquiries: cookies@kitt.ai
  • General support: support@kitt.ai

11. Related Policies

For more information about how we protect your data:

  • Privacy Policy - How we collect and use personal data
  • Terms of Service - Rules and conditions for using KITT-AI

🎯 Quick Summary

  • ✅ Essential cookies are required for the site to work
  • 🎨 Functional cookies remember your preferences
  • 📊 Analytics cookies help us improve the service
  • 📢 Marketing cookies show you relevant ads
  • 🔧 You control which optional cookies we use