Cookie Policy
Learn how Animate Memories uses cookies to enhance your experience and improve our AI-powered photo animation and restoration services while respecting your privacy.
Last updated: October 8, 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and provide a better user experience.
Why We Use Cookies
At Animate Memories, cookies help us deliver personalized experiences, maintain your session security, and continuously improve our AI-powered photo animation and restoration services based on user interactions.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies to provide and improve our services:
Essential Cookies
Required for basic website functionality and security.
- • User authentication and session management
- • Security and fraud prevention
- • Basic site navigation and functionality
- • Load balancing and performance
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how users interact with our services.
- • Usage patterns and popular features
- • Performance monitoring and optimization
- • Error tracking and bug identification
- • Service improvement insights
Functional Cookies
Remember your preferences and enhance your experience.
- • Animation style preferences
- • Upload history and favorites
- • Language and display settings
- • Customized interface elements
Marketing Cookies
Deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness.
- • Personalized content recommendations
- • Social media integration features
- • Newsletter and update preferences
- • Advertising campaign tracking
3. Specific Cookies We Use
Here are the specific cookies used on Animate Memories:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| __session | Maintains login session and user authentication | Session | Essential |
| __preferences | Stores animation and restoration preferences | 1 Year | Functional |
| __analytics | Tracks usage patterns for service improvement | 2 Years | Analytics |
| __upload_progress | Maintains file upload state and progress | 24 Hours | Essential |
| __marketing | Delivers personalized content and recommendations | 6 Months | Marketing |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted partners who may set cookies to provide additional functionality:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand user behavior and improve our AI services.
Learn more: Google Privacy Policy
Stripe Payment Processing
Securely handles payment transactions and fraud prevention.
Learn more: Stripe Privacy Policy
Clerk Authentication
Manages secure user authentication and account services.
Learn more: Clerk Privacy Policy
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have complete control over cookie settings. Here's how to manage them:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies, though this may limit some functionality.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
- • Essential cookies are required for basic functionality
- • Disabling functional cookies may reset your preferences
- • Analytics cookies help us improve our AI algorithms
- • Marketing cookies enable personalized recommendations
6. How Cookies Improve Your Experience
Cookies enable us to provide a more personalized and efficient service:
Personalization
Remember your animation preferences and frequently used settings
Performance
Optimize loading times and enhance AI processing efficiency
Security
Maintain secure sessions and protect against unauthorized access
7. Cookie Consent & Preferences
We respect your choices regarding cookie usage:
Your Choices
- • Accept or decline non-essential cookies
- • Modify cookie preferences anytime
- • Clear existing cookies from your device
- • Opt-out of marketing cookies
Managing Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or by contacting our support team at support@animatememories.com.
8. Cookie Retention & Updates
Information about cookie duration and policy updates:
Cookie Lifespan
Session Cookies
Automatically deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies
Remain until expiration date or manual deletion
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or regulations. Material changes will be communicated through email notifications and website banners.
9. Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions about our cookie usage or need assistance managing your preferences:
Get Help
Email Support
support@animatememories.comContact Form
Visit our contact pageResponse Time
We respond to cookie-related inquiries within 24 hours and provide step-by-step guidance for managing your preferences across different devices and browsers.
Ready to Experience the Magic?
Now that you understand how we use cookies to enhance your experience, start transforming your precious memories with our AI-powered services.