🛡️ Privacy-First Approach: Qnik AI uses minimal cookies, only for essential functionality. We don't use tracking cookies or third-party analytics that compromise your privacy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your experience more convenient and personalized.
2. How Qnik AI Uses Cookies
Qnik AI uses cookies sparingly and only for essential purposes. We believe in respecting your privacy while providing a functional user experience.
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| bgai_session |
Maintains your login session |
Session (until browser closes) |
| bgai_auth |
Remembers authentication state |
30 days (if "Remember Me" is checked) |
| bgai_preferences |
Stores your settings and preferences |
1 year |
| csrf_token |
Security protection against cross-site attacks |
Session |
2.2 What We DON'T Use
Qnik AI deliberately avoids privacy-invasive technologies:
- Tracking Cookies: We don't track your browsing across websites
- Third-Party Analytics: No Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or similar
- Advertising Cookies: We don't serve ads or use ad networks
- Social Media Tracking: No social media tracking pixels
- Behavioral Profiling: We don't build profiles of your behavior
3. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, Qnik AI may use browser local storage for:
- User Preferences: Theme, language, and interface settings
- Form Data: Temporarily saving form inputs to prevent data loss
- Application State: Remembering your place in the application
4. Third-Party Services
Qnik AI integrates with minimal third-party services, each with their own cookie policies:
4.1 OAuth Providers
When you use social login (Google, GitHub), you'll be redirected to their sites, which have their own cookie policies:
4.2 Email Services
We use email services for account verification and notifications, but these don't set cookies on our website.
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block All Cookies: Prevent all cookies (may break website functionality)
- Block Third-Party Cookies: Allow only first-party cookies
- Delete Cookies: Remove existing cookies
- Incognito/Private Mode: Browse without storing cookies
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
- 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
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly:
- Login: You'll need to log in every time you visit
- Preferences: Settings won't be remembered
- Security: Some security features may be affected
- Forms: Form data may not be preserved
💡 Recommendation: For the best experience, allow essential cookies while blocking third-party tracking cookies. Most modern browsers offer this option.
7. Mobile Applications
The Qnik AI desktop application doesn't use web cookies, but may store:
- Configuration Files: User preferences and settings
- Cache Data: Temporary files for performance
- Log Files: Error logs and usage statistics (local only)
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements:
- We'll notify users of significant changes
- Updates will be posted on this page
- The "Last Updated" date will be revised
9. Contact Us
Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us:
- Email: privacy@Qnik AI
- Contact Form: Contact Us
- Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry
10. Related Policies
For more information about how we protect your privacy:
🔒 Our Promise: Qnik AI is committed to transparency about data collection. We use only the cookies necessary to provide you with a secure, functional experience while respecting your privacy.