Last updated: October 1, 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 optional Google Analytics only after you consent.
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 is optional and runs only after you consent. 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 |
If you click Accept analytics, we load Google Analytics 4. Google then sets its own cookies (typically _ga) so it can tell visits apart. Those cookies are not set if you click Only necessary, or if you have not chosen yet. An older banner that only had an OK button did not record analytics consent; that choice is asked again.
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, loaded only after you consent. Not used for advertising. | Set by Google, up to 2 years | Google (third-party), only after you consent |
When you initiate a purchase, our checkout is powered by Lemon Squeezy. During the payment flow, Lemon Squeezy may set its own cookies to maintain your checkout session state, prevent fraud, and ensure payment security. These cookies are set by Lemon Squeezy — not by AiCitationChecker — and are governed by Lemon Squeezy's Privacy Policy. They are only active during the checkout process and are not used for advertising or behavioral tracking.
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.
Analytics is not strictly necessary, so it is not covered by that exemption. Google Analytics loads only after you consent by clicking Accept analytics. Only necessary keeps the login and security cookies and does not load analytics. You can withdraw or change that choice at any time — see Change cookie choice below.
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.
Use the link below to withdraw analytics consent, or to switch from "Only necessary" to analytics. It clears only the stored analytics choice (cc_analytics) and reloads this page so the banner asks again. Your login session is left as it is.
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