Cookies Policy
Last updated: May 06, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how heyGF.AI ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and application (collectively, the "Service"). This policy explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
By using or accessing our Service, you agree to the use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies help with various functions, including enabling features, remembering user preferences, and improving user experience.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, heyGF.AI) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies for various reasons:
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, authentication, and account access. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the Service functions.
3.2 Preference Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember choices you make when you use our Service, such as remembering your login details, language preference, or AI girlfriend preferences. The purpose of these cookies is to provide you with a more personalized experience and to avoid you having to re-enter your preferences every time you use the Service.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to measure and improve the performance of our Service. We use analytics cookies to:
- Track the number of visitors to our pages
- Monitor how users navigate through the Service
- Identify performance issues and improve user experience
- Understand which features are most popular
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver advertising more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission.
3.5 Session and Persistent Cookies
Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They enable the Service to recognize you as you navigate between pages during a single browser session.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device between browsing sessions until they expire or you delete them. They enable the Service to remember your preferences or actions across multiple visits.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These cookies may include:
- Analytics providers (like Google Analytics) to help us understand how users engage with the Service
- Payment processors to securely process payments
- Authentication services (like Firebase) to manage user authentication
- Social media platforms if you use social login features or share content
- Advertising partners to provide personalized advertisements
These third parties may have access to your personal information as part of their services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they process your information.
5. Your Cookie Choices and Control
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. To find out more about cookies and how to manage them in your browser, visit:
5.2 Cookie Consent Tool
We provide a cookie management tool when you first visit our Service. You can adjust your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
5.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our Service does respond to "Do Not Track" signals from browsers.
6. Cookies and AI Functionality
Our AI girlfriend features rely on certain cookies and local storage to provide personalized experiences. Disabling essential cookies may impact the functionality of these features, including:
- Remembering conversation history with AI girlfriends
- Saving your preferences for AI interactions
- Maintaining consistent AI personalities across sessions
- Storing customization settings for AI-generated imagery
If you choose to disable cookies that are essential to these features, you may experience reduced functionality or be unable to access certain aspects of the Service.
7. Data Retention
The length of time a cookie will remain on your device depends on whether it is a "persistent" or "session" cookie. Session cookies will remain on your device until you stop browsing. Persistent cookies remain until they expire or are deleted. The expiration dates for our persistent cookies typically range from 30 days to 2 years, depending on their purpose.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised policy. You will be notified of significant changes through a notice on our Service or by email if you have an account. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at privacy@heygf.ai or visit our Contact Page.