Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They allow our AI-powered educational platform to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings. This Cookie Policy explains how Happy Alien uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and services.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be turned off:

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
session_idMaintains your login sessionSession
csrf_tokenSecurity protection against cross-site attacksSession
cookie_consentRemembers your cookie preferences1 year

2.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how you use our services:

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics - distinguishes users2 years
_gidGoogle Analytics - distinguishes users24 hours
usage_analyticsTracks feature usage and AI tool interactions30 days

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
user_preferencesStores UI preferences and settings6 months
language_prefRemembers your preferred language1 year
theme_modeRemembers dark/light mode preference1 year

3. Third-Party Cookies and Services

We use carefully selected third-party services that may set their own cookies. These partners are bound by strict data processing agreements:

3.1 Analytics Providers

  • Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis (privacy-enhanced mode enabled)
  • Mixpanel: Product usage analytics for AI tool optimization
  • Hotjar: User experience insights (when consent is provided)

3.2 Support and Communication

  • Intercom: Customer support chat functionality
  • Calendly: Demo booking and scheduling

3.3 Content Delivery and Security

  • Cloudflare: Content delivery network and security protection
  • AWS CloudFront: Fast content delivery for AI-generated assets

4. Cookie Consent and Management

4.1 Your Consent Choices

When you first visit our website, we'll ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:

  • • Accept all cookies for the full experience
  • • Customize your preferences by cookie category
  • • Reject non-essential cookies (essential cookies will still be used)
  • • Change your preferences at any time through our cookie settings

4.2 Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can also manage cookies directly 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 → Site permissions → Cookies and site data

5. Mobile App Tracking

Our mobile applications may use similar tracking technologies:

  • Device Identifiers: Anonymous identifiers for analytics and performance
  • App Usage Data: Feature usage and AI interaction patterns
  • Crash Reports: Anonymous crash data to improve app stability
  • Push Notification Tokens: To deliver relevant updates and notifications

6. International Compliance

6.1 GDPR Compliance (EU/EEA)

For users in the European Union and European Economic Area:

  • • We obtain explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies
  • • You can withdraw consent at any time without affecting service functionality
  • • We provide granular control over different cookie categories
  • • Cookie banners clearly explain the purpose and duration of each cookie type

6.2 ePrivacy Directive

We comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive by:

  • • Providing clear information about all cookies used
  • • Obtaining consent before storing or accessing information on your device
  • • Ensuring essential cookies are limited to what's necessary for service delivery

6.3 CCPA Compliance (California)

California residents have the right to opt-out of the "sale" of personal information. We do not sell personal information, but some cookie practices may be considered "sharing" under CCPA. You can manage these preferences through our cookie settings.

7. Cookie Retention and Deletion

Cookie retention periods vary by type and purpose:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain until expiration date or manual deletion
  • Analytics Cookies: Typically retained for 2 years maximum
  • Functional Cookies: Usually 6 months to 1 year

You can delete all cookies at any time through your browser settings or our cookie preference center.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we'll notify you through our services or via email. The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when the most recent changes were made.

9. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy:

Email: cookies@happyalien.ai

Privacy Team: privacy@happyalien.ai

Address: Happy Alien, Cookie Policy Inquiries, [Company Address]

10. Cookie Preference Center

Manage your cookie preferences at any time:

Update your preferences for analytics, functional, and marketing cookies