Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and tracking technologies on IdeaAudit.
Effective Date: March 2025
Last Updated: March 2025
IdeaAudit Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how IdeaAudit ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies when you use our website and AI-powered startup idea validation platform (the "Service"). This Policy supplements our Privacy Policy.
By using our Service, you consent to the use of cookies and technologies as described in this Policy, unless you have disabled them through your browser or other means.
Table of Contents
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site. Similar technologies include local storage (localStorage), session storage, and IndexedDB.
We use both cookies and browser storage technologies to provide and improve our Service. The main IdeaAudit application prioritizes browser storage over cookies for core functionality.
2. Our Application Storage
Our main validation application does not rely on traditional cookies for core functionality. Instead, we use browser storage:
| Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|
| localStorage | App state, user preferences, session persistence |
| sessionStorage | Temporary session data during validation |
These are essential for the Service to function (e.g., keeping you logged in, remembering your validation progress). They cannot be disabled while using the app without losing functionality.
3. Our Website Cookies
Our marketing website and landing pages may use the following:
| Category | Purpose | Data |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Security, authentication, load balancing | Session IDs, tokens |
| Analytics | Understand usage, improve experience | Anonymized page views, navigation |
| Preference | Remember your settings | Language, theme, consent choices |
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for the Service to work. They enable authentication, security, and basic functionality. You cannot opt out of these without losing access to core features.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website—which pages are viewed, how long users stay, and how they navigate. We use this to improve our Service. Data is typically anonymized or aggregated.
Preference Cookies
Remember your choices (e.g., cookie consent, language). These improve your experience but are not strictly necessary.
Third-Party Cookies
We may use services that set their own cookies (e.g., analytics providers). These are subject to the third party's privacy policy. We do not control third-party cookies.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Check your browser's help section for instructions.
- Do Not Track: Some browsers send a "Do Not Track" signal. We honor this where technically feasible.
- Opt-Out Tools: For analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), you can use opt-out browser add-ons.
Important: Blocking essential cookies or clearing localStorage may prevent you from logging in, saving validations, or using certain features. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect core functionality.
Browser Cookie Settings
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
6. Contact Information
For questions about this Cookie Policy:
Email: support@ideaaudit.com
Response Time: Within 7 business days
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or technology. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. Check the "Last Updated" date above.