Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 26, 2024
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the owners of the site.
2. How We Use Cookies
TapImage uses cookies and similar technologies (such as browser localStorage) to provide and improve our service. Our use of cookies falls into the following categories:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Session Management: Maintaining your session state during image generation
- Security: Protecting against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and other security threats
- Load Balancing: Distributing traffic across our servers
These cookies are strictly necessary and cannot be disabled without affecting the functionality of our service.
2.2 Functional Cookies (localStorage)
We use browser localStorage (a cookie-like technology) to:
- Gallery Storage: Save your generated images locally on your device
- User Preferences: Remember your settings and preferences
- Prompt Builder State: Preserve your prompt selections between sessions
This data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data at any time using the “Clear All” button or your browser’s settings.
2.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Usage Analytics: Tracking page views, feature usage, and user interactions
- Error Monitoring: Detecting and diagnosing technical issues
- Performance Metrics: Measuring load times and service performance
3. Cookies We Use
The following table provides detailed information about the cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
session_id | Maintains your session during image generation | Session (expires when browser closes) | Essential |
csrf_token | Security protection against CSRF attacks | Session | Essential |
localStorage:gallery | Stores your generated images locally | Persistent (until manually cleared) | Functional |
localStorage:preferences | Remembers your UI preferences | Persistent | Functional |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We do not currently use third-party cookies from advertising networks or social media platforms. However, we may use third-party services for:
- Analytics Services: To understand service usage and improve performance
- Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): To deliver static assets efficiently
These third-party services may set their own cookies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Here’s how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- 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 → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
5.2 Impact of Blocking Cookies
Important: If you block essential cookies, TapImage may not function properly. Specifically:
- Image generation may fail or become unreliable
- Your gallery will not persist between sessions
- Security features may be compromised
5.3 Clearing TapImage Data
You can clear your locally stored gallery images at any time by:
- Clicking the “Clear All” button in the gallery section
- Using your browser’s “Clear browsing data” feature and selecting “Cookies and other site data”
6. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. We respect DNT signals and will limit our use of performance and analytics cookies when DNT is enabled.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: support@tapimage.ai
Summary
In short: We use cookies to make TapImage work properly (essential cookies), save your gallery locally (localStorage), and understand how people use our service (analytics). You control your data - you can clear your gallery anytime, and you can manage cookies through your browser settings. We don’t sell your data or use intrusive tracking.