Cookies policy

At Parafrasist, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, personalize content, and analyze the usage of our platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the options you have to manage them.

By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. These allow the site to remember your actions and preferences (such as language, login information, etc.) for a period of time, so you don’t have to set them every time you return.

We also use similar technologies, such as pixels and web beacons, which work alongside cookies to collect information about your browsing.

Types of cookies we use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the site to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They enable basic functionalities such as navigation and access to secure areas of the site.

The following cookies are essential:

  • parafrasist_session - This cookie is used to store your session on our website and is completely necessary.

  • preferences - This cookie is used to save your cookie preferences.

  • XSRF-TOKEN - This cookie is used to prevent CSRF attacks.

  • i18n_redirected - This cookie is used for language settings.

  • _vercel, vercel, v-1* - These cookies are used by Vercel, our server, and we cannot function without them.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember your preferences (such as language or region) and improve your experience on the site.

The following cookies are functional:

  • sidebarOpen - Cookie used to manage whether the menu is open or closed.

  • summaries_youtube_processed - Cookie to track how many video summaries have been processed.

  • paraphrases_processed - Cookie to track how many paraphrases you’ve made.

  • summaries_processed - Cookie to track how many summaries you’ve made.

Analytical Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our site, collect data anonymously, and allow us to improve our services.

Tools used:

  • Google Analytics: Tracking user behavior on the website.

  • Microsoft Clarity: Heatmap analysis and session recordings.

Cookies used for analytics:

  • ga, gcl - Cookies starting with ga and gcl are used by Google services.

  • fbc, fbp - Cookies starting with fbc and fbp are used by Facebook services.

  • clck, clsk, ncc_c, ncc_e, MUID, CLID - These cookies are used by Microsoft Clarity.

Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to personalize the ads you see and measure their effectiveness. These cookies may be set by third parties (such as Google Ads and Facebook Ads) to show you relevant content based on your interests.

Third-party Cookies

At Parafrasist, we use cookies provided by third parties for analytics, advertising, and specific functionalities. These include:

  • Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager: To gather information about site visits and content performance.

  • Facebook Ads Pixel: To track conversions and optimize ad campaigns.

  • Stripe: To manage secure payments.

  • OpenAI: For functions related to our AI tool.

Please note that these third parties have their own cookie and privacy policies.

Managing Cookies

Browser Settings

You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. The steps vary depending on the browser you use:

  • Google Chrome: Instructions

  • Mozilla Firefox: Instructions

  • Microsoft Edge: Instructions

  • Safari: Instructions

Please note that disabling essential cookies may cause some site functionalities to not work correctly.

Settings from Our Site

You can manage your cookie preferences directly on our platform using the Cookie Management tool, accessible at the bottom of our website.

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be classified based on how long they stay on your device:

  • Session Cookies: These are deleted when you close the browser.

  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted.

Updating This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes through a notice on our website or via email, if applicable.

Contact

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please feel free to contact us:

Email: support@parafrasist.com

Last updated: December 14, 2024