Cookie Policy

This policy explains how AskToDo.ai uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and comply with privacy regulations.

Last updated: December 19, 2024 | Effective Date: December 19, 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status.

1.1 Types of Technologies We Use

  • HTTP Cookies: Traditional cookies stored in your browser
  • Local Storage: Browser storage for larger amounts of data
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage that expires when you close your browser
  • Web Beacons: Small transparent images used for analytics
  • JavaScript: Scripts that collect usage information

2. How We Use Cookies

AskToDo.ai uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Functionality

  • User authentication and session management
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Load balancing and performance optimization
  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Maintaining your shopping cart or credit balance

2.2 Analytics and Performance

  • Understanding how you use our website
  • Measuring website performance and errors
  • Analyzing user behavior and preferences
  • Improving our services and user experience

2.3 Advertising and Marketing

  • Displaying relevant advertisements to free users
  • Measuring advertising effectiveness
  • Personalizing marketing content
  • Retargeting and remarketing campaigns

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: Essential for the website to function properly

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (cannot be disabled)

Examples:

  • sb-auth-token - Supabase authentication
  • session-id - User session management
  • csrf-token - Security protection
  • load-balancer - Server routing

3.2 Performance Cookies

Purpose: Monitor service performance and user experience

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest for service improvement

Examples:

  • performance-metrics - Service response times and reliability
  • usage-analytics - Feature usage and optimization
  • error-tracking - System error monitoring and fixes
  • load-balancing - Server performance optimization

3.3 Functional Cookies

Purpose: Remember your preferences and enhance functionality

Legal Basis: Consent required

Examples:

  • user-preferences - Language, theme, settings
  • tool-history - Recently used AI tools
  • currency-preference - Preferred currency display
  • cookie-consent - Your cookie preferences

3.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies

Purpose: Provide relevant service recommendations and communications

Legal Basis: Consent required

Examples:

  • service-recommendations - Suggest relevant AI tools
  • feature-announcements - New feature notifications
  • usage-insights - Personalized productivity insights
  • subscription-offers - Plan upgrade recommendations

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over how cookies are used on our platform:

4.1 Browser Settings

ServicePurposePrivacy Policy
Google AnalyticsWebsite analytics and user behaviorGoogle Privacy Policy
Google Tag ManagerTag and script managementGoogle Privacy Policy

4.2 Advertising Networks

ServicePurposePrivacy Policy
Google AdSenseDisplay advertisements for free usersGoogle Privacy Policy
AdsterraAdditional advertising networkAdsterra Privacy Policy

4.3 Payment Processing

ServicePurposePrivacy Policy
PayPalPayment processing and fraud preventionPayPal Privacy Policy

5. Cookie Duration

5.1 Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser:

  • Authentication tokens
  • Shopping cart contents
  • Form data
  • Security tokens

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a specified period:

Cookie TypeDurationPurpose
Authentication30 daysKeep you logged in
Preferences1 yearRemember your settings
Analytics2 yearsTrack usage patterns
Marketing90 daysAdvertising targeting

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

After exploring our website for a few seconds, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences
  • Learn more about each cookie category
  • Dismiss the banner and continue using the site

Non-blocking Experience: You can continue using our website even if you haven't made a cookie choice yet. The banner will remain visible until you make a selection or dismiss it.

6.2 Cookie Settings

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer
  • Accessing cookie preferences in your account settings (for logged-in users)
  • Using your browser's cookie management tools

6.3 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through 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

6.4 Impact of Disabling Cookies

⚠️ Important: Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:

  • Essential cookies: Website may not function properly
  • Functional cookies: You'll need to re-enter preferences each visit
  • Analytics cookies: We can't improve our service based on usage data
  • Marketing cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements

7. Legal Compliance

7.1 GDPR Compliance (EU)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we:

  • Obtain explicit consent for non-essential cookies
  • Provide clear information about cookie purposes
  • Allow you to withdraw consent at any time
  • Respect your right to object to processing
  • Implement privacy by design principles

7.2 ePrivacy Directive (EU)

We comply with the ePrivacy Directive by:

  • Obtaining consent before storing cookies (except essential ones)
  • Providing clear and comprehensive information
  • Ensuring consent is freely given and specific
  • Making it easy to withdraw consent

7.3 CCPA Compliance (California)

For California residents, we:

  • Disclose categories of personal information collected
  • Provide opt-out mechanisms for data sales
  • Respect your right to know and delete personal information
  • Do not discriminate based on privacy choices

7.4 Other Jurisdictions

We also comply with applicable privacy laws in other jurisdictions where we operate, including but not limited to the UK Data Protection Act and Canada's PIPEDA.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in our cookie usage
  • New legal requirements
  • Updates to third-party services
  • Improvements to our privacy practices

When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date
  • Notify you via email or website banner
  • Request new consent if required by law
  • Provide a summary of key changes

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:

Privacy Officer:

hi@asktodo.ai

Data Protection Officer:

hi@asktodo.ai

Customer Support:

hi@asktodo.ai

General Inquiries:

hi@asktodo.ai

Website: https://asktodo.ai

Response Time: We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.