Cookie Policy

Last updated: 10 March 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. This Cookie Policy explains how AI-Assist for SMEs (“we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our platform.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further details on how we handle your personal data.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential functionality: To enable core features like authentication, security, and session management
  • Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences (e.g. dark mode, cookie consent)
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our platform so we can improve it (only with your consent)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Service to function. They cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms.

Cookie NamePurposeDurationProvider
sb-*-auth-tokenSupabase authentication session token. Required for login functionality.Session / 1 yearSupabase
sb-*-auth-token-code-verifierPKCE code verifier for secure OAuth authentication flows.SessionSupabase
__stripe_midStripe fraud prevention. Used to detect and prevent fraudulent payment transactions.1 yearStripe
__stripe_sidStripe session identifier for payment processing.30 minutesStripe

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable helpful features and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers.

Cookie NamePurposeDurationProvider
cookie-consentStores your cookie consent preferences (accepted/essential-only).1 yearAI-Assist
themeStores your dark/light mode preference.1 yearAI-Assist

3.3 Analytics Cookies (Require Consent)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our platform. They are only set if you click “Accept All” on our cookie banner. All data collected is anonymised.

Cookie NamePurposeDurationProvider
_va_idVercel Analytics visitor identifier. Helps us understand page views and usage patterns.1 yearVercel
_va_sesVercel Analytics session tracking.30 minutesVercel

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our platform, you will see a cookie consent banner giving you the choice to:

  • Accept All: Enables all cookies, including analytics
  • Essential Only: Only strictly necessary and functional cookies are enabled; analytics cookies are blocked

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's cookies and revisiting our site, which will trigger the consent banner again.

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • See what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the Service from working correctly.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our platform are set by third-party services we use. We do not control these cookies. The third-party services include:

  • Supabase: Authentication and session management
  • Stripe: Secure payment processing and fraud prevention
  • Vercel: Hosting and analytics (only with your consent)

Please refer to each provider's cookie policy for more information about how they use cookies.

6. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage for:

  • Storing your cookie consent choice
  • Caching your theme preference (dark/light mode)
  • Session tokens for authentication

Local storage data remains on your device until you clear your browser data.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

For more information about your rights under UK GDPR and how we protect your data, please read our Privacy Policy.