Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on tarotxai.com and how you can control their use. By using our website, you accept the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

1. What are cookies?

1.1 Definition

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time.

1.2 Similar technologies

We also use similar technologies such as:

  • Web beacons: small images that help us understand user behaviour.
  • Local storage: local storage in your browser.
  • Tracking pixels: to measure the effectiveness of our content.

2. Types of cookies we use

2.1 By purpose

Strictly necessary cookies

  • Purpose: basic website functionality.
  • Duration: session.
  • Examples: session cookies, language preferences.
  • Legal basis: legitimate interest (website functionality).

Analytics cookies

  • Purpose: understand how users interact with the site.
  • Provider: Google Analytics.
  • Duration: up to 26 months.
  • Legal basis: consent.

Advertising cookies

  • Purpose: show relevant ads and measure their effectiveness.
  • Provider: Google AdSense and third parties.
  • Duration: up to 2 years.
  • Legal basis: consent.

Personalisation cookies

  • Purpose: remember your preferences and settings.
  • Duration: up to 1 year.
  • Legal basis: consent.

2.2 By origin

First-party cookies set directly by our website:

  • User preference settings.
  • Session information.
  • Esoteric query preferences.

Third-party cookies set by other domains:

  • Google Analytics: _ga, _gid, _gat.
  • Google AdSense: IDE, DSID, 1P_JAR.
  • Social networks: if you interact with social widgets.

3. Specific cookies we use

3.1 Google Analytics

  • _ga — 2 years — distinguish unique users.
  • _gid — 24 hours — distinguish unique users.
  • _gat — 1 minute — control request rate.

3.2 Google AdSense

  • IDE — 1 year — personalised advertising.
  • DSID — 2 weeks — link activity across devices.
  • 1P_JAR — 30 days — collect website statistics.

3.3 First-party cookies

  • cookie_consent — 1 year — remember cookie preferences.
  • user_preferences — 6 months — personalised settings.
  • session_id — session — session identifier.

4. Specific purposes

4.1 Essential functionality

  • Maintain website security.
  • Remember your query preferences.
  • Provide basic functionalities.
  • Detect and prevent fraud.

4.2 Analysis and improvement

  • Measure website performance.
  • Understand which esoteric queries are most popular.
  • Identify technical issues.
  • Optimise user experience.

4.3 Personalised advertising

  • Show ads relevant to your interests.
  • Avoid showing repetitive ads.
  • Measure ad effectiveness.
  • Finance the free content we offer.

4.4 Content personalisation

  • Remember your previous queries.
  • Suggest related content.
  • Adapt the interface to your preferences.
  • Improve recommendation relevance.

5. Legal basis for cookie use

5.1 Informed consent

  • We request your explicit consent for non-essential cookies.
  • You can withdraw consent at any time.
  • Consent is specific to each purpose.

5.2 Legitimate interest

  • For strictly necessary cookies.
  • For website security.
  • For fraud prevention.

5.3 Cookie banner

Our cookie banner allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies.
  • Reject non-essential cookies.
  • Customise your preferences.
  • Get more information about each type.

6. How to manage cookies

6.1 Browser configuration

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies.

Firefox: Options → Privacy and security → use custom settings.

Safari: Preferences → Privacy → manage cookies and website data.

Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions.

6.2 Third-party tools

7. Social media cookies

7.1 Social widgets

If our site includes social media widgets:

  • Facebook: cookies for "Like" and share buttons.
  • Twitter / X: cookies for tweet buttons.
  • Instagram: cookies for embedded content.

7.2 Social cookie control

  • Social networks set their own cookies.
  • Check their specific privacy policies.
  • You can disable these cookies in your browser.

8. Impact of disabling cookies

8.1 Essential cookies

If you disable essential cookies:

  • Some functionalities may not work correctly.
  • You will have to reconfigure preferences on each visit.
  • User experience may be affected.

8.2 Analytics cookies

If you disable analytics cookies:

  • It will not affect your browsing experience.
  • You help us less to improve the website.
  • You will still have full access to all services.

8.3 Advertising cookies

If you disable advertising cookies:

  • You will still see ads, but less relevant ones.
  • You may see repetitive ads.
  • Ads may not be related to your interests.

9. Cookies and mobile devices

9.1 Mobile applications

If we develop a mobile application:

  • We will use similar device identifiers.
  • We will inform you specifically about their use.
  • We will provide appropriate controls.

9.2 Mobile browsers

  • Cookies work similarly on mobile devices.
  • You can manage cookies in mobile browser settings.
  • Some functionalities may require cookies to be enabled.

10. International transfers

10.1 International third-party cookies

Some cookie providers are located outside the EU:

  • Google: transfers under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
  • Other providers: with adequate safeguards.

10.2 Applied protections

  • EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
  • Additional security measures.
  • Compliance with international regulations.

11. Updates to this policy

11.1 Changes in cookie use

  • We will notify you of significant changes.
  • We will request new consent if necessary.
  • We will maintain a version history.

11.2 New technologies

  • We will update the policy to include new technologies.
  • We will inform you about new types of cookies.
  • We will respect your existing preferences.

Additional legal notice

AdSense compliance

This website complies with Google AdSense policies through:

  1. Full transparency about the use of advertising cookies.
  2. Explicit consent for non-essential cookies.
  3. Clear information about ad personalisation.
  4. Control options for users.
  5. GDPR compliance and applicable privacy laws.

User responsibilities

By using this website, the user accepts:

  • The placement of cookies according to their configured preferences.
  • The responsibility to keep their preferences updated.
  • Reading and understanding these policies.

Tarot Chat cookie

The Tarot Chat uses one additional technical cookie:

  • ct_uid: a random, anonymous identifier that links your browser to your chat conversation so it can continue where you left off. Duration: 2 days. Type: technical/essential (httponly). It contains no personal data and is not used for advertising or tracking.