Last updated: November 9, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how AiCitationChecker ("we," "us," or "our"), accessible at aicitationchecker.org, uses cookies. We use necessary cookies to keep the application functional, and Google Analytics for anonymous usage statistics.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember certain information about your visit. Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (stored for a set period). They can be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party") or by third-party services embedded on that page.
AiCitationChecker uses strictly necessary cookies for login and form security. Google Analytics collects anonymous usage statistics. We do not use advertising or profiling cookies.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session cookie (authentication token) | Maintains your authenticated login state while you are actively using the Service. Without this cookie, you would be logged out on every page load. | Session (deleted when you close your browser or log out) | First-party |
| CSRF token cookie | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks. Required for secure form submissions within the application. | Session | First-party |
We load Google Analytics 4. Google sets its own cookies (typically _ga) so it can tell visits apart. You can block them with your browser's cookie settings or a tracker blocker.
When it runs, Google Analytics collects anonymous usage: pages you visit, the page that referred you, device and browser type, and an approximate location derived from your IP address. It is not used for advertising. We do not send your account email, password, or the text of the references you verify. See Google's Privacy Policy.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
Google Analytics (_ga and related) |
Anonymous usage statistics. Not used for advertising. | Set by Google, up to 2 years | Google (third-party) |
When you start a purchase, you leave AiCitationChecker for a checkout page hosted by Stripe (sold through Link). On that page Stripe and Link may set their own cookies to keep your checkout session, prevent fraud, and keep the payment secure. These cookies are set by Stripe — not by AiCitationChecker — and are governed by Stripe's cookie policy. AiCitationChecker pages load no Stripe script.
No consent banner is required for strictly necessary cookies.
Under Article 5(3) of the EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC, as amended), cookies that are strictly necessary to provide a service explicitly requested by the user are exempt from the consent requirement. User authentication (session cookies) and security tokens (CSRF cookies) fall squarely within this exemption.
Google Analytics is used to understand anonymous site usage. You can block it with your browser settings.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, or block cookies. Instructions for common browsers:
Important: If you disable or delete the session cookie for AiCitationChecker, you will be logged out and will not be able to stay authenticated. The application requires the session cookie to function.
This Cookie Policy is governed by the EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC, as amended by 2009/136/EC), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679), and applicable Romanian data protection law.
For more information on how we process personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
If we ever add new cookies or change our cookie practices, we will update this page and revise the "Last updated" date. We do not anticipate significant changes given our minimal cookie usage.
AiCitationChecker
Email: support@aicitationchecker.org
Website: aicitationchecker.org