Cookie Policy

Effective Date: December 9, 2025 Last Updated: December 9, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit them. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

ToolsCompare.ai uses minimal cookies to ensure the best user experience while respecting your privacy.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

✅ Remember your cookie preferences ✅ Understand how visitors use our website ✅ Improve website performance and speed ✅ Analyze which AI tools and comparisons are most popular

We do not use cookies for: ❌ Targeted advertising ❌ Tracking you across other websites ❌ Selling your data to third parties

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not work without them.

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (necessary for website functionality)

2. Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. All analytics are privacy-friendly and do not identify you personally.

You can opt out of these cookies using our Cookie Settings below.

#### Vercel Analytics

What it tracks:

• Page views and navigation paths
• Geographic location (country-level only, from anonymized IP)
• Browser type and device type
• Performance metrics (page load speed)

Privacy: GDPR-compliant, no personal data collected Learn more: Vercel Analytics Privacy

#### Vercel Speed Insights

What it tracks:

• Core Web Vitals (LCP, FID, CLS)
• Page load times
• Performance scores

Privacy: No personal data, fully anonymous

#### Plausible Analytics

No cookies are set! Plausible is a cookieless analytics platform.

What it tracks:

• Page views (without cookies)
• Referrer sources
• Country (from anonymized IP)

Privacy: 100% GDPR-compliant, no cookies, no cross-site tracking Learn more: Plausible Data Policy

3. Performance Cookies (Optional)

These cookies improve website speed and performance.

Session Storage (Not Cookies)

We use session storage instead of cookies for:

• Session ID - A temporary identifier that expires when you close your browser
• Search history - Recent searches (stored locally, never sent to server)

Difference from cookies:

• Session storage is never sent to our servers
• Data is automatically deleted when you close your browser tab
• More privacy-friendly than cookies

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Option 1: Cookie Settings (Recommended)

You can update your cookie preferences at any time:

Option 2: Browser Settings

You can control cookies directly through your web browser:

#### Google Chrome

• Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Choose "Block third-party cookies" or "Block all cookies"

#### Mozilla Firefox

• Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Choose "Delete cookies and site data when Firefox is closed"

#### Safari

• Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Choose "Block all cookies"

#### Microsoft Edge

• Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
• Choose "Block third-party cookies"

⚠️ Note: Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.

What Happens If You Disable Cookies?

If you disable essential cookies:

• ❌ Website may not function properly
• ❌ Your preferences won't be saved

If you disable analytics cookies:

• ✅ Website will work perfectly
• ✅ Your privacy is enhanced
• ℹ️ We can't improve the website based on usage data

If you disable performance cookies:

• ✅ Website will work
• ⚠️ Website may load slower

Third-Party Cookies

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

Vercel (Hosting & Analytics)

• Purpose: Website hosting, CDN, analytics, performance monitoring
• Privacy Policy: vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
• Data location: United States

Plausible Analytics

• Purpose: Privacy-friendly website analytics
• Cookies: None (cookieless analytics)
• Privacy Policy: plausible.io/privacy
• Data location: European Union

We have data processing agreements with all third-party providers to ensure GDPR compliance.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date will reflect the latest changes. Significant changes will be communicated via:

• A notice on our homepage
• An updated banner on the website

Contact Us

Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us:

• Email: privacy@humai.blog or hello@humai.blog
• Website: humai.blog

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