Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 9, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies typically contain:

• The name of the website from which the cookie has come
• The “lifetime” of the cookie (how long it will remain on your device)
• A unique identifier (usually a randomly generated number)

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our platform
• Improve your experience and our services
• Ensure the security of your account
• Analyze platform performance

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: Essential for the operation of our website and services.

What they do:

• Enable you to log in and access your account
• Maintain your session while navigating the platform
• Remember your authentication status
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

Can you disable them? No. These cookies are essential for the platform to function. Without them, you cannot use our core services.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
session_id	Maintains your login session	Session
csrf_token	Security protection against cross-site attacks	Session
auth_token	Verifies your authentication status	30 days

3.2 Functional Cookies

Purpose: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

What they do:

• Remember your language and region preferences
• Save your display settings (dark mode, units of measurement)
• Remember your training preferences
• Store your timezone information

Can you disable them? Yes, but this may limit some features and personalization options.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
user_preferences	Stores your display and interface preferences	1 year
language	Remembers your language preference	1 year
timezone	Stores your timezone for accurate workout scheduling	1 year

3.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how you use our platform so we can improve it.

What they do:

• Collect anonymized information about page visits
• Track which features are most used
• Identify technical issues and errors
• Measure platform performance and loading times

Can you disable them? Yes. These cookies collect anonymized data and do not identify you personally.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics – distinguishes users	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics – distinguishes users	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics – throttles request rate	1 minute

3.4 Third-Party Integration Cookies

Purpose: Enable connections with third-party services like Strava, Garmin, and Wahoo.

What they do:

• Maintain authorized connections to your connected platforms
• Sync training data from integrated services
• Remember integration preferences

Can you disable them? Yes, but you will not be able to connect to third-party platforms or sync your training data.

4. Cookie Duration Types

Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are primarily used to maintain your login session and ensure security.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period (ranging from a few days to several years) or until you manually delete them. They help us remember your preferences and settings between visits.

5. How to Control Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete some or all cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all third-party cookies
• Block all cookies (not recommended as it will prevent login)
• Receive a notification before a cookie is stored

How to manage cookies in different browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

5.2 Our Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences directly within your CyclingCoach.ai account:

1. Log in to your account
2. Go to Settings → Privacy → Cookie Preferences
3. Select which types of cookies you want to allow
4. Save your preferences

5.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific analytics services:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. We respect browser DNT settings for non-essential cookies where technically feasible.

7. Mobile Apps

Our mobile applications may use similar technologies to cookies, including:

• Local Storage: Stores data locally on your device for functionality and performance
• Mobile Identifiers: Device-specific identifiers for analytics and crash reporting
• App Preferences: Stores your settings and preferences within the app

You can manage these through your device’s app settings or by uninstalling the app.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Displaying a notification within the application
• Sending an email notification for material changes

The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@cyclingcoach.ai
• Cookie Inquiries: cookies@cyclingcoach.ai
• Address: [Your Company Address]

10. More Information

For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:

• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices