Cookie and Tracking Technologies Policy

Last Updated: March 2, 2025

Introduction

This Cookie and Tracking Technologies Policy ("Cookie Policy") explains how Generative Flows AI Sàrl, CHE-399.336.060, registered at Chemin de Prael 7F, 1030 Bussigny, Switzerland, doing business as GFAI ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies, pixels, web beacons, and other tracking technologies when you visit our website, use our mobile application, or interact with our services (collectively, the "Service").

By using our Service, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. Definitions

1.1. "Cookies" are small text files placed on your device that enable various functionalities throughout the Service.

1.2. "Tracking Technologies" include cookies, web beacons, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies that collect information about your use of the Service.

1.3. "Device" refers to any computer, mobile phone, tablet, or other device used to access the Service.

1.4. "Session Cookies" are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.

1.5. "Persistent Cookies" remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

2. Cookie Types and Usage

2.1. Essential Cookies

Purpose: Enable core functionality | Duration: Session to 1 year | Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly and cannot be disabled:

Authentication tokens and session management
Security measures and CSRF protection
Load balancing and service routing
User interface preferences and settings
Age verification status

2.2. Functional Cookies

Purpose: Enhanced functionality | Duration: 30 days to 1 year | Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest

These cookies enable enhanced features and personalization:

Language and region preferences
Theme and display settings
Chat history and conversation context
User preferences for AI companion interactions

2.3. Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Service improvement | Duration: 13-26 months | Legal Basis: Consent/Legitimate Interest

These cookies help us understand how you use our Service:

Google Analytics: Website usage analytics and performance metrics
Page views, session duration, and user engagement
Feature usage and interaction patterns
Error tracking and performance monitoring

2.4. Performance Cookies

Purpose: Service optimization | Duration: 30 days to 1 year | Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest

These cookies help optimize Service performance:

Cloudflare: Content delivery, caching, and DDoS protection
Load balancing and server optimization
Network performance monitoring
Cache management and content delivery

2.5. Security Cookies

Purpose: Security and fraud prevention | Duration: Session to 1 year | Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest

These cookies protect against security threats:

Bot detection and prevention
Fraud prevention and risk assessment
Suspicious activity monitoring
Rate limiting and abuse prevention

3. Third-Party Cookies and Services

3.1. Google Analytics

Purpose: Website analytics and performance measurement

Data Collected: Page views, user interactions, demographics, interests

Retention: 26 months (configurable)

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out

3.2. Cloudflare

Purpose: Content delivery, security, and performance optimization

Data Collected: IP addresses, request data, security metrics

Retention: Various (see Cloudflare's policy)

Privacy Policy: Cloudflare Privacy Policy

3.3. Clerk Authentication

Purpose: User authentication and account management

Data Collected: Authentication tokens, session data

Privacy Policy: Clerk Privacy Policy

3.4. Payment Processors

Stripe and Coinpayments: May set cookies for payment processing and fraud prevention

Privacy Policies:

4. Cookie Management

4.1. Your Cookie Choices

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by visiting our Cookie Preferences Center. This allows you to select which categories of cookies you accept or reject.

4.2. Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Opera: Settings > Advanced > Privacy & security > Cookies

4.3. Mobile Devices

For mobile applications, you can manage tracking through your device settings:

iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
Android: Settings > Privacy > Ads

4.4. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:

Essential cookies: Service may not function properly
Functional cookies: Loss of personalization and preferences
Analytics cookies: No impact on functionality
Performance cookies: Potential slower loading times

5. Local Storage and Other Technologies

5.1. Local Storage: We may use HTML5 local storage for user preferences and temporary data.

5.2. Session Storage: Temporary storage for the duration of your browser session.

5.3. Web Beacons: Small image files that help us understand email engagement and website usage.

5.4. Fingerprinting: We may collect device and browser characteristics for security and analytics purposes.

6. Cookie Consent and Legal Basis

6.1. Consent: For non-essential cookies, we obtain your consent through our cookie banner and preference center.

6.2. Legitimate Interest: Essential, security, and some performance cookies are based on legitimate interest.

6.3. Withdrawal: You can withdraw consent at any time through our cookie preference center.

6.4. GDPR Compliance: We comply with EU cookie laws and GDPR requirements for EU users.

7. International Transfers

7.1. Data Location: Cookies may transfer data to various countries where our service providers operate.

7.2. Safeguards: We ensure appropriate safeguards for international transfers of cookie data.

7.3. Third-Party Transfers: Third-party services may transfer data according to their own policies.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

8.1. Regular Updates: We may update this policy to reflect changes in our cookie usage or legal requirements.

8.2. Notification: We will notify you of material changes through our website or email.

8.3. Effective Date: Changes become effective immediately upon posting unless otherwise specified.

9. Age Restrictions

Our Service is restricted to users who are 18 years of age or older. We require age verification before accessing explicit content.

9.1. Age Verification: We use cookies to remember your age verification status after you confirm you are 18 or older.

9.2. Content Restriction: Explicit content and features are only accessible after age verification.

9.3. Cookie Usage: Essential cookies may be set before age verification for site functionality, but explicit content access requires age confirmation.

Contact Information

For questions about our Cookie Policy or any other legal matters:

Email: [email protected]

Support: [email protected]

Website: https://secretcrush.ai/legal/cookies

For more information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Preferences Center.