Cookie Policy

Cookies are small data files placed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit a website. They are widely used by online services to make web pages function efficiently, remember user preferences, and provide analytical reporting. Cookies set directly by AIToolsHaven are known as "first-party cookies". Cookies set by external partners (such as payment networks or analytics scripts) are known as "third-party cookies".

AIToolsHaven uses cookies and local browser storage to: • Ensure fundamental platform infrastructure operates reliably and securely. • Remember your theme preferences (light vs dark mode) and directory bookmarking state. • Authenticate directory contributors and maintain session security. • Safeguard the platform from automated denial-of-service, spam submissions, and checkout fraud. • Measure directory traffic anonymously so we know which tool categories require expanded coverage.

We group the cookies deployed across aitoolshaven.com into four distinct operational classes: A. Strictly Necessary Cookies These cookies are technically required for our website to operate. They allow you to navigate securely, authenticate sessions, and load dynamic pages. They do not store any personally identifiable data and cannot be switched off in our systems. B. Security & Payment Processing Cookies (Stripe) When you submit a paid tool listing or purchase advertising inventory, our payment processor (Stripe, Inc.) deploys security cookies (such as __stripe_mid and __stripe_sid) to prevent credit card fraud and satisfy PCI-DSS Level 1 compliance standards. C. Performance & Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics) These cookies gather aggregated, non-personally identifiable telemetry regarding how visitors discover and navigate our directory. We use this data to identify 404 broken links, measure category popularity, and improve search speeds. D. Preference & Functional Storage These items save your interface selections (such as your cookie consent choice and saved tools) locally on your device so your settings remain intact when you return.

We work with reputable technology infrastructure providers that may set cookies or tokens on your browser: • Stripe, Inc.: Payment fraud mitigation, tokenized credit card authorization, and anti-bot protection. (https://stripe.com/privacy) • Google Analytics: Aggregated traffic measurement with IP masking enabled. (https://policies.google.com/privacy) • Supabase: Session tokens and authenticated database access for directory administrators. (https://supabase.com/privacy)

You have complete control over cookies on AIToolsHaven: 1. Through Our Consent Banner: When you first access AIToolsHaven, our floating consent banner enables you to choose between "Accept All" or "Essential Only" cookies. Your preference is preserved across visits. 2. Browser Controls: Every major web browser allows you to review, block, or delete cookies through its settings menu: • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies • Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions Please note that blocking essential cookies may disrupt site navigation, account logins, or Stripe checkout capabilities.

Cookies used on AIToolsHaven fall into two lifespan classes: • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that exist only during your active browsing session and are erased as soon as you close your browser. • Persistent Cookies: Stored on your device for a defined expiration period (ranging from 30 days up to a maximum of 12 months) to remember return visits and user consent states.

We may revise this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in regulatory standards or directory features. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.

If you have questions regarding our use of cookies or tracking technologies, please contact us: • Email: [email protected] • Contact Form: https://aitoolshaven.com/contact • Response Time: Within 24–48 business hours