Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and analyze how you use the site.

2. How We Use Cookies

10alect uses cookies and similar technologies (like local storage) to provide and improve our language learning service.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly:

• Authentication Token: Keeps you logged in to your account
• Session Data: Maintains your analysis state during a session
• Security Cookies: Protect against fraud and abuse

3.2 Functional Cookies

Enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:

• Language Preferences: Your preferred source and target languages
• UI Preferences: Display settings and layout choices
• Recent Analyses: Quick access to previously viewed songs

3.3 Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how users interact with our service:

• Usage Statistics: Which features are most popular
• Performance Metrics: Page load times and error rates
• User Flow: How users navigate through the application

3.4 Advertising Cookies (Third-Party)

Currently not in use, but may be implemented in the future for advertisements:

• Advertising Networks: May use cookies for personalized ad targeting
• Ad Measurement: May track ad delivery and performance
• Interest-Based Advertising: May show ads based on browsing history

If implemented, these cookies will be subject to the advertising partner's privacy policy. You can typically opt out through browser settings or the partner's opt-out page.

4. Local Storage and Session Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage and session storage to:

• Store your authentication token securely
• Cache analysis results for faster loading
• Remember your form inputs between sessions
• Save UI state and preferences

Local storage persists until you clear your browser data, while session storage is cleared when you close your browser tab.

5. Third-Party Cookies

When you use our service, you may receive cookies from third parties:

5.1 YouTube Embedded Content

When analyzing videos, YouTube may set cookies through their API. See YouTube's Privacy Policy.

5.2 Translation Services

Translation services (DeepL, OPUS-MT) may process data but do not set cookies through our site.

5.3 Future Advertising Partners

If we implement advertising in the future, third-party cookies may be used for ad delivery and measurement. You will be notified and given control options.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Allow cookies from specific sites only
• Block third-party cookies

Note: Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using core features like logging in.

6.2 Future Advertising Opt-Out

If advertising is implemented, you may control ad preferences through:

• Browser cookie settings and privacy controls
• Third-party advertising network opt-out pages
• Do Not Track browser signals

7. Cookie Duration

Cookies and stored data have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Authentication Tokens: Stored in localStorage until logout
• Preference Cookies: Persist until manually cleared
• Cache Data: Stored to improve performance, cleared periodically

8. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" signal. We respect DNT signals for optional tracking, but essential cookies required for functionality will still be used to provide the service.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect cookies or data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or regulations. We will notify users of material changes through our website or via email.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Email: inklysoft@gmail.com
• Contact Form: Contact Page