Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 7, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Hunter Creative Media & Design ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on Alma ("Service").

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site.

How We Use Cookies

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function. Without them, you cannot use core features.

Cookie Purpose Duration
session_id Maintains your login session Session
csrf_token Security protection against cross-site attacks Session

You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the Service to work.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings.

Cookie Purpose Duration
theme Remembers dark/light mode preference 1 year
dashboard_layout Saves your dashboard customizations 1 year

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Service so we can improve it.

Cookie Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours

We use analytics data in aggregate form. Individual user behavior is not tracked or sold.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

  • Stripe: Payment processing and fraud prevention
  • Google Analytics: Usage analytics (if enabled)

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.

Cookies in Chatbot Widgets

When you embed an Alma chatbot on your website, the widget may set the following cookies on your visitors' devices:

Cookie Purpose Duration
alma_session Maintains conversation context Session
alma_visitor Identifies returning visitors (optional) 30 days

As a bot creator, you are responsible for disclosing these cookies in your own website's cookie policy and obtaining consent where required.

Managing Cookies

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. Common options:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

Opt-Out Links

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable essential cookies:

  • You may not be able to log in or use the Service
  • Features may not work correctly

If you disable analytics cookies:

  • Your usage will not be tracked
  • The Service will continue to function normally

Do Not Track

Some browsers send "Do Not Track" signals. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but we honor opt-out requests through the methods described above.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Check this page periodically for updates. The "Last Updated" date indicates when changes were last made.

Contact

Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us:

Hunter Creative Media & Design
Brian Hunter
Email: alma@huntercreativemedia.com
Website: https://helloalma.chat