# Cookie Policy

**Last updated:** January 12th, 2026

### 1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how ImagineArt (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use our platform. It describes what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function efficiently, improve user experience, and provide insights into how the platform is used.

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### 2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

* To enable essential platform functionality, including security and authentication
* To remember user preferences and settings
* To understand how users interact with our platform so we can improve performance and usability
* To measure the effectiveness of marketing and promotional efforts

Some cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to operate and cannot be disabled. Other cookies are optional and can be managed through your cookie preferences.

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### 3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the **cookie management settings** available on the platform.

* **Necessary cookies** are always enabled, as they are required for the platform to function properly.
* **Preferences, Statistics, and Marketing cookies** are optional and can be enabled or disabled based on your choices.

Please note that disabling certain optional cookies may affect some features or functionality of the platform.

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### 4. Types of Cookies We Use

#### 4.1 Necessary Cookies (Always Enabled)

These cookies support essential platform functionality, including security, authentication, core features, and other functions required for the platform to operate reliably.

These cookies include, but are not limited to:

| Cookie Name                   | Purpose                                                     | Expiration    |
| ----------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | ------------- |
| `token` (BEARER\_TOKEN)       | Stores authentication token for secure API requests         | Varies        |
| `refreshToken`                | Enables secure session renewal                              | 7 days        |
| `cachedSessionV1`             | Caches session data to reduce repeated authentication calls | Varies        |
| `impersonateUserToken`        | Supports admin user impersonation for support purposes      | Session-based |
| `countryCode`                 | Detects user country for pricing and localization           | Session-based |
| `currency`                    | Stores preferred currency for subscriptions                 | Persistent    |
| `fair_usage_tracker`          | Enforces fair usage limits and abuse prevention             | Varies        |
| `folder_sidebar`              | Persists UI state for navigation                            | Persistent    |
| `refundNotificationExpiresAt` | Controls display of refund notifications                    | 1 hour        |

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#### 4.2 Preferences Cookies (Optional)

These cookies store non-critical user choices that improve consistency and personalization but are not required for core functionality.

| Cookie Name          | Purpose                                          | Expiration |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | ---------- |
| `ia_pref_theme`      | Stores selected theme (e.g., light or dark mode) | 6 months   |
| `ia_pref_language`   | Remembers preferred language or locale           | 6 months   |
| `ia_pref_layout`     | Saves UI layout preferences                      | 3 months   |
| `ia_pref_dismissals` | Records dismissed tips or pop-ups                | 30 days    |
| `ia_pref_defaults`   | Stores default tool or workflow selections       | 6 months   |

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#### 4.3 Statistics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how the platform is used so we can monitor performance, diagnose issues, and improve usability. Data collected through these cookies is aggregated and used for analytical purposes.

| Cookie Name          | Purpose                                         | Expiration |
| -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | ---------- |
| `ia_stats_session`   | Tracks session-level usage for analytics        | Session    |
| `ia_stats_pageviews` | Counts page or feature interactions             | 24 hours   |
| `ia_stats_events`    | Records anonymized interaction events           | 30 days    |
| `ia_stats_perf`      | Monitors performance metrics such as load times | 7 days     |
| `ia_stats_returning` | Identifies returning users for usage trends     | 90 days    |

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#### 4.4 Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies are used to measure the effectiveness of marketing efforts and understand how users arrive at and engage with the platform.

| Cookie Name          | Purpose                                                       | Expiration |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------- |
| `ia_mkt_source`      | Stores visit source or referral information                   | 30 days    |
| `ia_mkt_campaign`    | Tracks marketing campaign attribution                         | 30 days    |
| `ia_mkt_conversion`  | Measures whether marketing efforts led to sign-ups or actions | 90 days    |
| `ia_mkt_retention`   | Analyzes engagement following acquisition                     | 90 days    |
| `ia_mkt_experiments` | Supports controlled marketing-related experiments             | 30 days    |

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### 5. Cookie Security & Configuration

We take appropriate measures to protect cookies and the information stored within them:

* Most cookies are scoped to the application domain
* Secure and SameSite attributes are applied where appropriate
* Cookies are retained only for as long as necessary for their intended purpose

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### 6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

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### 7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at: <support@imagine.art>


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