Cookie Policy for Character Generator

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Character Generator ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at characterheadcanon.net ("Service"). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems.

• Authentication Cookies: Keep you logged in during your session
• Security Cookies: Help us detect and prevent security threats
• Load Balancing Cookies: Ensure our service runs smoothly

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

• Language Preferences: Remember your selected language (English/Chinese)
• Theme Settings: Store your preferred display settings
• Character Creation History: Keep track of your recent character generations
• UI Preferences: Remember your interface customizations

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

• Google Analytics: Tracks website usage statistics and user behavior
• Performance Monitoring: Monitors website performance and loading times
• Feature Usage: Tracks which features are most popular

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you.

• Social Media Integration: Enable sharing features for social platforms
• Conversion Tracking: Track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Retargeting: Show relevant ads on other websites you visit

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and user behavior tracking
• Stripe: For payment processing and fraud prevention
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality
• Customer Support Tools: For providing customer service chat features

Cookie Duration

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• Authentication Cookies: Typically last 30 days
• Preference Cookies: May last up to 1 year
• Analytics Cookies: Usually last 2 years

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• 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 > Cookies and site data

Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of specific types of cookies:

• Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Advertising Cookies: Visit your browser's privacy settings
• Social Media Cookies: Adjust settings on respective social media platforms

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:

• Essential Cookies: The website may not function properly
• Functional Cookies: You may need to re-enter preferences each visit
• Analytics Cookies: We won't be able to improve our service based on usage data
• Marketing Cookies: You may see less relevant advertising

Cookie Consent

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. We may ask for your explicit consent for non-essential cookies through our cookie banner.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by:

• Changing your browser settings
• Using our cookie preference center
• Contacting us directly

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

Last updated: December 2024

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Website: characterheadcanon.net Email: support@characterheadcanon.net

Cookie Technical Details

For developers and privacy-conscious users, here are the technical details of our cookie usage:

Cookie Names and Purposes

• next-auth.session-token: NextAuth.js session management
• next-auth.csrf-token: Cross-site request forgery protection
• locale: User's preferred language setting
• _ga, _ga_*: Google Analytics tracking
• stripe_mid: Stripe payment processing
• character_preferences: User's character generation preferences

Data Processing Legal Basis

• Essential Cookies: Legitimate interest for website operation
• Functional Cookies: User consent for enhanced experience
• Analytics Cookies: User consent for service improvement
• Marketing Cookies: User consent for personalized advertising

By using Character Generator, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.