Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 18, 2025
AI Dating Platform - Personalized Experience
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember information about your visit, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
At LucyChat AI, we use cookies to enhance your AI dating experience, remember your preferences, and provide personalized romantic interactions with AI girlfriends.
2. How We Use Cookies in AI Dating
LucyChat AI AIuses cookies for the following purposes in our dating platform:
2.1. Essential Dating Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the AI dating platform to function:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| lucychat_session | Maintain your dating session and login state | Session |
| lucychat_auth | Authentication for premium dating features | 30 days |
| lucychat_security | Prevent cross-site request forgery in romantic conversations | Session |
| dating_preferences | Store basic AI girlfriend preferences | 7 days |
2.2. Functional Dating Cookies
These cookies remember your dating preferences:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| romantic_theme | Remember dark/light theme for dating interface | 1 year |
| relationship_settings | Store your AI relationship preferences | 90 days |
| conversation_state | Remember where you left off in romantic conversations | 24 hours |
| ai_personality_pref | Remember preferred AI girlfriend traits | 60 days |
2.3. Analytics Cookies
These help us improve the dating experience:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguish dating platform users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguish users daily | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttle request rate | 1 minute |
| lucychat_analytics | Platform-specific usage analytics (anonymized) | 30 days |
2.4. Performance Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| dating_performance | Optimize AI response loading times | 1 hour |
| cache_preferences | Store cached AI responses for faster dating | 1 hour |
3. Third-Party Cookies in AI Dating
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Premium subscription payments | View |
| Google Analytics | Dating platform analytics (anonymized) | View |
| Cloudflare | Security and performance for romantic chats | View |
| Hotjar (Optional) | User experience research (opt-in only) | View |
These services have their own privacy and cookie policies. We only use services that respect user privacy in romantic contexts.
4. Managing Cookies in Your Dating Experience
4.1. Browser Settings
You can control 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 → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
4.2. Essential Cookies Note
Important: Disabling essential cookies may prevent the AI dating platform from functioning properly. Romantic conversations and relationship continuity require session cookies.
4.3. Analytics Opt-out
To opt-out of Google Analytics tracking:
- Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Use browser settings to block analytics cookies
- Contact us to exclude your data from analytics
4.4. Platform Cookie Controls
Within LucyChat AI, you can control:
- Analytics cookie preferences (in account settings)
- Performance cookie settings
- Functional cookie categories
5. Local Storage for AI Relationships
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage for AI dating features:
| Storage Type | Purpose | Control |
|---|---|---|
| Conversation Cache | Store recent romantic conversations locally | Clear browser data |
| AI Response Cache | Cache AI girlfriend responses for performance | Automatic cleanup |
| Draft Messages | Save unsent romantic messages | Clear per session |
| Relationship Progress | Local backup of relationship development | Export/Delete in settings |
You can clear local storage through your browser settings at any time.
6. Cookie Consent for AI Dating
6.1. Initial Consent
On your first visit to LucyChat AI, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies for full dating experience
- Customize cookie preferences
- Reject non-essential cookies
6.2. Changing Preferences
You can update cookie preferences at any time through:
- Account settings (if registered)
- Cookie preferences link in footer
- Browser settings for more control
6.3. Withdrawing Consent
To withdraw cookie consent:
- Clear browser cookies for LucyChat AI
- Adjust browser cookie settings
- Contact support for assistance
7. Cookie Retention Periods
Different cookies have different lifespans:
| Cookie Category | Typical Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Until browser closes | Active dating sessions |
| Short-term Cookies | 24 hours - 7 days | Temporary preferences |
| Medium-term Cookies | 30 - 90 days | Relationship continuity |
| Long-term Cookies | 1 - 2 years | Analytics and preferences |
8. Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our AI dating technology evolves. We will notify users of significant changes via:
- Platform notifications
- Updated date on this page
- Email to registered users
Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
9. Contact Us About Cookies
For questions about our Cookie Policy or cookie preferences:
- Email: privacy@lucychat.ai
- Subject: "Cookie Inquiry - LucyChat AI"
- Response Time: Within 72 hours
Cookie Philosophy:
We use cookies minimally and purposefully to enhance your AI dating experience while respecting your privacy. Romantic conversations remain encrypted, and we never use cookies to track sensitive emotional data.
10. Regional Cookie Compliance
10.1. GDPR Compliance
For EU/EEA users, we comply with GDPR requirements:
- Explicit consent for non-essential cookies
- Easy withdrawal of consent
- Data protection by design
- Right to be forgotten
10.2. CCPA Compliance
For California users, we comply with CCPA requirements:
- Right to know about cookies used
- Right to opt-out of cookie sales
- Non-discrimination for cookie choices
10.3. Other Regions
We aim to comply with cookie regulations in all regions where LucyChat AI is available.