Halogen AI: Work Less, Grow Faster | AI Tools for Small Businesses

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Halogen AI, Inc. ("Halogen AI," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (the "Website"). This policy provides information about what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them, and your choices regarding cookies.

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

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 efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:

Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your web browser.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Session Cookies)

We use essential session cookies that are required for the operation of our Website. These cookies enable core functionality such as:

User authentication and login sessions for our B2B SaaS platform
Security features and access control
Maintaining your session state as you navigate between pages
Remembering your preferences during a single browsing session
Load balancing to ensure website stability and performance

These cookies are essential for you to browse our Website and use its features. They do not gather information about you for marketing purposes and are deleted when you close your browser.

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Persistent Cookies)

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our Website. Google Analytics sets persistent cookies that remain on your device for up to 2 years. These cookies collect information about:

Pages visited and time spent on each page
How you reached our Website (referral sources)
Navigation paths through our Website
Browser type and version
Device type and screen resolution
Geographic location (country and city level)
Frequency of visits and returning visitor identification

This information is aggregated and anonymized. We have implemented IP anonymization in Google Analytics, which means your IP address is shortened before being processed. We do not use Google Analytics to collect personally identifiable information, and we do not combine the information collected through Google Analytics with personal information.

Google Analytics primarily uses the following cookies:

First-party cookies that expire after 2 years or when you clear your browser cookies
Session-based cookies for determining new sessions and visits

You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

For U.S. Visitors

We use cookies based on our legitimate business interests in understanding how our Website is used and improving our services for our B2B customers.

For Canadian Visitors

We comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws. Our use of analytics cookies is based on implied consent through your continued use of our Website after being informed about our cookie practices.

5. Your Cookie Choices and Rights

You have control over the cookies used on our Website:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings:

Accept or Reject Cookies: You can set your browser to accept or reject all cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is set
Delete Cookies: You can delete cookies that have already been stored on your device
Block Third-Party Cookies: You can specifically block cookies from third parties like Google Analytics

Please note that if you choose to block all cookies (including essential cookies), you may not be able to access certain parts of our Website or use all of its features, particularly the secure areas of our B2B platform.

Common browsers and their cookie settings pages:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions

5.2 Google Analytics Opt-Out Options

You have multiple options to opt out of Google Analytics tracking:

Browser Add-on: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Ad Settings: Manage your Google Ad Settings at: https://adssettings.google.com
Mobile App Ads: Control ads in mobile apps using your device settings

5.3 Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites that a user does not want their online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals. Our Website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can use the cookie management options described above to control data collection.

6. Data Retention

Session Cookies: Deleted immediately when you close your browser
Google Analytics Cookies: Persist for up to 2 years from your last visit, unless you delete them sooner
Aggregated Analytics Data: We retain aggregated, non-identifiable analytics data for business analysis purposes

7. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect
Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
Right to Opt-Out: While we do not sell or share personal information, you can opt out of analytics cookies using the methods described above
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@halo-gen.ai.

8. Canadian Privacy Rights

We comply with PIPEDA and applicable provincial privacy legislation. Canadian users have the right to:

Access: Request access to personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate personal information
Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for the use of analytics cookies at any time
Complaint: Lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or applicable provincial privacy commissioner

For Quebec residents, we comply with Law 25 (Act to Modernize Legislative Provisions Respecting the Protection of Personal Information) requirements regarding transparency and consent.

9. B2B Focus and Age Restrictions

Our Website and services are intended solely for business use by organizations and business professionals. Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you are under 18 years of age, you are not permitted to use our Website or services.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a minor, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Information collected through cookies may be transferred to and processed in the United States where Google's servers are located. Google complies with applicable data protection frameworks for international data transfers.

11. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information collected through cookies against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will:

Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Post the updated policy on our Website
For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through our Website or via email to registered B2B customers

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Halogen AI, Inc.
1545 NE 90th St, Seattle, WA 98115
Email: privacy@halo-gen.ai

For general inquiries: privacy@halo-gen.ai

For privacy rights requests: privacy@halo-gen.ai

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.

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