Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies on CanvAi

Last updated: December 2024

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and provide a better user experience. We also use similar technologies like local storage for certain features.

How We Use Cookies

CanvAi uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for CanvAi to function properly. They enable core features like:

  • User authentication and session management
  • Security features and fraud prevention
  • Saving your canvas state and project data locally
  • Remembering your preferences within a session

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Service to work.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering:

  • Your preferred canvas settings
  • UI preferences and layout choices
  • Recently used tools and options

Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with CanvAi. This helps us improve the Service. Analytics data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

  • Clerk: Authentication and session management
  • Vercel Analytics: Anonymous usage analytics (if enabled)

These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies that govern their use of cookies.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save your canvas work and settings. This data stays on your device and helps ensure you don't lose work if you close your browser.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • View cookies: See what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete cookies: Remove all or specific cookies
  • Block cookies: Prevent new cookies from being set

Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent CanvAi from working properly.

Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies evolves. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Questions?

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at hello@canvai.co.