This Cookie Policy explains how Ghana Legal AI ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website and use our services. It outlines what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
1. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. We also use similar technologies such as:
- Local Storage – Data stored locally in your browser for application functionality
- Session Storage – Temporary data stored for your current browser session
- Web Beacons – Small images that help us understand how you interact with our services
These technologies are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide personalized experiences, and deliver reporting information.
2. Why We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enable Core Functionality – Ensure our website and services function properly, including user authentication, session management, and secure access to your account
- Remember Your Preferences – Store your settings, preferences, and account information to provide a personalized experience
- Maintain Your Sessions – Keep you logged in and maintain your active sessions across different features
- Support Application Features – Enable features such as chat history, saved items, document management, and feature-specific data storage
- Device Management – Track device sessions to enforce subscription limits and ensure account security
- Improve Performance – Analyze how users interact with our services to optimize performance and user experience
- Ensure Security – Protect against unauthorized access and maintain the security of your account
3. Types of Cookies and Technologies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies and Technologies
These are necessary for our website and services to function. They include:
- Authentication Cookies – Required for user login, session management, and secure access to your account
- Security Cookies – Help protect your account from unauthorized access
- Functional Storage – Local and session storage used for core application features
These cannot be disabled as they are essential for the basic functionality of our services.
3.2 Functionality Cookies and Technologies
These allow us to remember your choices and provide enhanced features:
- Preference Storage – Remembers your settings, language preferences, and display options
- Feature-Specific Data – Stores data related to specific features you use (such as chat history, saved items, document preferences)
- Session Continuity – Maintains your work across different pages and features
3.3 Performance and Analytics
These help us understand how our services are used:
- Usage Analytics – Information about how you interact with our features and services
- Performance Metrics – Data to help us improve service speed and reliability
- Error Tracking – Information to help us identify and fix technical issues
4. How We Use Local Storage and Session Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser storage technologies:
- Local Storage – Used to store persistent data such as device identification, user preferences, and cached information that persists across browser sessions
- Session Storage – Used to store temporary data for your current browser session, such as active session information and temporary feature state
These technologies help us provide a seamless experience and remember your preferences without requiring you to re-enter information.
5. Third-Party Cookies and Technologies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies and similar technologies. These services help us:
- Provide authentication and user management services
- Process payments securely
- Deliver and improve our services
These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies.
6. Managing Cookies and Storage
You have control over cookies and browser storage:
- Browser Settings – Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete those already stored. You can usually find these settings in your browser's privacy or security section
- Local Storage – You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or privacy settings
- Session Storage – Automatically cleared when you close your browser
- Account Settings – Some preferences can be managed through your account settings within our application
Important: Disabling essential cookies or clearing storage may affect the functionality of our website and services. You may need to log in again, and some features may not work as expected.
7. Duration of Cookies and Storage
Different types of cookies and storage have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies – Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies – Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- Local Storage – Remains until you clear it manually or it is programmatically removed
- Session Storage – Automatically cleared when you close your browser tab or window
8. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Accept or decline non-essential cookies
- Delete cookies and browser storage data at any time
- Configure your browser to notify you when cookies are being set
- Access and manage your data through your account settings
- Request information about the data we store
Please note that disabling certain cookies or clearing storage may limit your ability to use some features of our services.
9. Consent
By using our website and services, you consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or clearing your browser data.
For essential cookies and technologies required for core functionality, your use of our services constitutes consent, as these are necessary for the services to operate.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will indicate the date of the last update at the bottom of this page. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of cookies and similar technologies, please contact us at admin@ghanalegalai.com.
Last updated: January 2025
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