Last Updated: January 29, 2025
Our Cookie Approach
ChatIwI takes a privacy-first approach to cookies and tracking technologies. We use only essential cookies required for the basic functionality of our anonymous chat service, and we avoid tracking or advertising cookies that could compromise your privacy.
Minimal Cookie Usage
Unlike most websites, ChatIwI uses the absolute minimum number of cookies necessary for our service to function. We don't use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or any cookies that could compromise your anonymity.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, from essential functionality to tracking user behavior. ChatIwI uses only essential cookies and avoids any cookies that could identify or track you.
Types of Cookies (General)
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality
- Functional Cookies: Remember user preferences
- Analytics Cookies: Track website usage
- Advertising Cookies: Track users for ads
What ChatIwI Uses
- Essential Cookies: ✅ Only what's necessary
- Functional Cookies: ✅ Minimal preferences only
- Analytics Cookies: ❌ We don't track you
- Advertising Cookies: ❌ No advertising tracking
2. Cookies We Use
ChatIwI uses only the following essential cookies:
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
chatiwi_session |
Maintains your chat session while active |
Session (deleted when browser closes) |
Essential |
security_token |
Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks |
Session |
Security |
user_preferences |
Remembers language and basic interface settings |
30 days |
Functional |
consent_status |
Records your cookie consent preferences |
1 year |
Functional |
3. Cookies We DON'T Use
To protect your privacy and anonymity, ChatIwI explicitly does NOT use:
- Google Analytics cookies
- Facebook Pixel tracking
- Cross-site tracking cookies
- Behavioral tracking cookies
- User identification cookies
- Ad targeting cookies
- Retargeting pixels
- Third-party ad cookies
- Social media advertising cookies
- Personalization cookies
4. How We Use Cookies
Purpose: Essential cookies enable core features like maintaining your chat session, preventing security attacks, and ensuring the chat interface works properly.
Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the service to function and don't require explicit consent.
Your Control: These cannot be disabled as they're required for basic functionality.
Purpose: Functional cookies remember your language preference and basic interface settings to improve your experience.
Legal Basis: These enhance functionality based on your preferences.
Your Control: You can clear these cookies through your browser settings, but you may need to reset your preferences.
Purpose: Security cookies protect against malicious attacks and ensure safe communication between your browser and our servers.
Legal Basis: These are essential for maintaining platform security.
Your Control: These are automatically managed and cannot be disabled without compromising security.
5. Third-Party Cookies
ChatIwI has a strict no third-party cookie policy:
No Third-Party Tracking
- No External Analytics: We don't use Google Analytics or similar services
- No Social Media Cookies: No Facebook, Twitter, or other social platform cookies
- No Advertising Networks: No third-party advertising cookies
- No CDN Tracking: Even our CDN services are configured to avoid tracking
- No External Fonts with Tracking: We host fonts locally to prevent Google Fonts tracking
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Browser Controls
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome
- Click the three dots menu → Settings
- Go to Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Choose your cookie preferences
- Manage exceptions for specific sites
Firefox
- Click the menu button → Preferences
- Go to Privacy & Security
- Choose your cookie settings
- Manage exceptions if needed
6.2 What Happens When You Disable Cookies
Impact of Disabling Cookies
- Essential Cookies: ChatIwI may not function properly without these
- Functional Cookies: You'll need to reset preferences each visit
- Security Cookies: May reduce platform security
- No Impact: Since we don't use tracking cookies, no functionality is lost
7. Local Storage and Session Storage
In addition to cookies, ChatIwI uses browser storage technologies:
| Storage Type |
Purpose |
Data Stored |
Duration |
| Session Storage |
Temporary chat data |
Encryption keys, temporary user ID |
Until browser tab closes |
| Local Storage |
Interface preferences |
Language, theme settings |
Until manually cleared |
8. Cookie Consent
ChatIwI's approach to cookie consent:
No Consent Required For
- Essential functionality cookies
- Security protection cookies
- Basic session management
Consent Requested For
- User preference cookies
- Interface customization
- Any future non-essential features
9. International Compliance
ChatIwI's cookie practices comply with international regulations:
- Clear consent for non-essential cookies
- Easy withdrawal of consent
- Transparent cookie information
- No sale of personal information
- Clear opt-out mechanisms
- Consumer rights protection
- Cookie consent requirements
- Electronic communications privacy
- User control over tracking
10. Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or regulations:
- Notification: Users will be informed of significant changes
- Effective Date: Changes take effect 30 days after posting
- Review: We recommend reviewing this policy periodically
- Contact: Email us with questions about changes
11. Your Rights
Information Rights
- Right to know what cookies we use
- Right to understand cookie purposes
- Right to know how long cookies last
Control Rights
- Right to refuse non-essential cookies
- Right to withdraw consent anytime
- Right to delete cookies from your device
12. Contact Us About Cookies
Cookie Questions
If you have questions about our cookie practices:
Our Cookie Commitment
ChatIwI is committed to using cookies responsibly and transparently. We use only essential cookies needed for functionality and avoid any tracking that could compromise your anonymity. Your privacy is our priority, and our minimal cookie approach reflects this commitment.