COOKIE POLICY

Effective Date: May 21, 2026

Last Updated: May 21, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Halogen AI, Inc. ("Halogen AI," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and within Halogen Presence™, our Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) platform (together, the "Website" and "Services"). It explains what cookies are, the types we use, why we use them, and your choices. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy provides information about what cookies are, the categories of cookies we use across our marketing website and our authenticated platform, the purposes for which we use them, and the choices available to you. Our Privacy Policy provides additional detail about how we collect, use, and protect personal information more generally.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files 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 give site owners information about usage. Cookies can be:

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

We also use related technologies, such as similar local-storage mechanisms and pixels, which we refer to collectively as "cookies" in this policy. Cookies may be set by us ("first-party") or by a third-party provider ("third-party").

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the Website and Services to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They enable core functionality such as:

  • User authentication and maintaining your signed-in session within the platform;
  • Security features, cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protection, and access control;
  • Maintaining session and navigation state as you move between pages;
  • Administrative and support functions, including internal staff session management and, where applicable, support impersonation sessions used to assist your organization;
  • Load balancing to maintain stability and performance.

Because these cookies are essential, they are set on the basis of our legitimate interest in operating a secure service and do not require consent. If you block them, parts of the Services (particularly authenticated areas) may not work.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors and users interact with our Website and Services — for example, which pages are visited, navigation paths, referral sources, and general device and approximate location information. This helps us measure and improve the Services.

3.3 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

We and certain third-party providers, including Google, may use cookies and similar technologies to measure marketing performance and to support advertising, including cross-context behavioral advertising as described in our Privacy Policy. Under certain U.S. state privacy laws, the use of these cookies may be considered "sharing" of personal information. You have the right to opt out, as described in Section 5.

3.4 Cookie Reference Table

The table below describes the principal categories of cookies we use. Specific cookie names and durations may change as we update our Website and providers.

CategorySet byPurposeType & typical duration
NecessaryHalogen AI (first-party)Authenticated platform session; keeps you signed in.Persistent; up to ~30 days
NecessaryHalogen AI (first-party)CSRF / authentication-state protection during sign-in.Session
NecessaryHalogen AI (first-party)Internal staff session and support impersonation (short-lived; used to assist your organization).Session; minutes to ~1 hour
AnalyticsGoogle Analytics (third-party)Aggregate usage measurement and Website improvement.Persistent; up to 2 years
AdvertisingGoogle and similar providers (third-party)Marketing measurement and behavioral advertising (see Section 3.3).Persistent; varies by provider

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

4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

For U.S. Visitors

We use strictly necessary cookies based on our legitimate business interest in operating a secure service. We use analytics and advertising cookies subject to your opt-out rights under applicable U.S. state privacy laws, as described in Section 5.

For Canadian Visitors

We comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws. For Quebec residents, we comply with Law 25 requirements regarding transparency and consent. Our use of non-essential cookies is based on consent obtained through your interaction with our cookie controls or continued use of our Website after being informed of our cookie practices.

5. Your Cookie Choices and Rights

5.1 Cookie Controls and Consent

Where required, we provide cookie controls that let you accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your choices at any time through those controls where available.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers let you manage cookies through their settings — accepting or rejecting cookies, deleting stored cookies, or blocking third-party cookies such as Google Analytics. If you block all cookies (including essential cookies), you may be unable to access certain parts of the Services, particularly authenticated areas. Cookie settings can typically be found under:

  • 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

5.3 Global Privacy Control (GPC)

We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where required by applicable law. When we detect a valid GPC signal from your browser, we treat it as a request to opt out of the "sharing" of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising for that browser.

5.4 Google Analytics and Advertising Opt-Out

You have multiple options to opt out of Google Analytics and Google advertising:

You may also contact us at privacy@halo-gen.ai to exercise your opt-out rights.

5.5 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Because there is no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, our Website does not currently respond to DNT. You can use the controls described above, including GPC, to manage tracking.

6. Data Retention

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser or when the session ends.
  • Authenticated Session Cookies: Persist for the duration of the session (up to approximately 30 days) unless you sign out or delete them sooner.
  • Google Analytics Cookies: Persist for up to 2 years from your last visit, unless you delete them sooner.
  • Advertising Cookies: Persist for periods that vary by provider.
  • 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 rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know, the right to delete, the right to correct, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, and the right to non-discrimination. We do not sell personal information for money; however, our use of advertising cookies may constitute "sharing" for cross-context behavioral advertising, and you may opt out using the methods in Section 5. To exercise these rights, 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 personal information we hold, request corrections, withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time, and lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or the applicable provincial commissioner. For Quebec residents, we comply with Law 25 regarding transparency and consent.

9. Business Focus and Age Restrictions

Our Website and Services are intended for business use by organizations and business professionals and are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you are under 18, 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 it promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Information collected through cookies may be transferred to and processed in the United States and, in the case of certain third-party providers, in other jurisdictions. Where such transfers occur, we and our providers rely on appropriate safeguards as required by applicable law. For more detail on international transfers, see our Privacy Policy.

11. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect 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, post the updated policy on our Website, and, for significant changes, may provide additional notice through our Website or by email to registered customers. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, or 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

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