BubbleSeek Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
This policy explains in detail how BubbleSeek (hereinafter referred to as "we") uses Cookies and similar local storage technologies in our website and applications.
1. What are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser by websites, used to remember your preferences and login status.
Local Storage (localStorage) is a browser storage mechanism that allows websites to store data on your device, which persists even after closing the browser.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Authentication Cookie
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Security Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ws_token | WebSocket connection authentication token for maintaining secure real-time data push connections | 48 hours | Secure, SameSite=Strict |
Details:
- This Cookie is only set after you log in
- Used to authenticate real-time communication connections between you and our servers
- Uses the Secure attribute, transmitted only over HTTPS encrypted connections
- Uses the SameSite=Strict attribute to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks
- Automatically deleted upon logout
2.2 Third-Party Authentication Cookies
We use Auth0 as our identity authentication service provider. Auth0 sets necessary Cookies during the authentication process:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Managed By |
|---|---|---|
| Auth0 Session Cookie | Maintain login session state | Auth0 |
| Auth0 Refresh Token | Automatically refresh expired access tokens | Auth0 (stored in localStorage) |
For details on Auth0's Cookie usage, please refer to the Auth0 Privacy Policy.
3. Local Storage (localStorage) We Use
3.1 User Preferences
| Storage Key | Purpose | Data Content | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme | Save your theme preferences | system, light, dark | Permanent (until manually cleared) |
3.2 User Content Data
| Storage Key | Purpose | Data Content | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| bubbleseek_bookmarks | Save your bookmarked news | List of bookmarked news IDs and metadata | Permanent |
| bubbleseek_news_bookmarks | Save your bookmarked news details | Complete news data | Permanent |
| bubbleseek_chat_histories | Save AI conversation history | Conversation messages grouped by news ID | Permanent |
| bubbleseek_search_sessions | Save deep analysis sessions | Complete analysis session records | Permanent |
| readNewsIds | Record news you have read | List of read news IDs (up to 500) | Permanent |
3.3 Temporary Data
| Storage Key | Purpose | Data Content | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| auth_redirect | Post-login redirect | Page path before login | Deleted immediately after login |
4. Analytics Services
We use Mixpanel for product analytics to understand how users use our services and improve product experience.
4.1 Mixpanel Storage
| Storage Type | Purpose | Data Content |
|---|---|---|
| localStorage | Store anonymous user identifier | Randomly generated user ID |
| localStorage | Store analytics event queue | Pending analytics events |
4.2 Analytics Data We Collect
- Page views and feature usage
- Search behavior (search terms, filters, result counts)
- AI conversation usage
- Feature interactions (bookmarks, sharing, etc.)
- Error and performance metrics
Note: We do not collect any personally identifiable information through analytics services. All analytics data is anonymous or pseudonymous.
For details on Mixpanel's data processing, please refer to the Mixpanel Privacy Policy.
5. Security of Cookies and Stored Data
We take the following measures to protect your data security:
- Encrypted Transmission: All Cookies are transmitted over secure HTTPS connections
- Strict Same-Site Policy: Authentication Cookies use SameSite=Strict to prevent CSRF attacks
- Minimized Storage: We only store necessary data
- Regular Cleanup: Data such as read records is automatically limited to prevent unlimited growth
6. Your Choices and Control
6.1 Managing Cookies
You can manage or delete Cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Note: Disabling Cookies may cause some features to not work properly, especially login and real-time data push features.
6.2 Clearing Local Storage Data
You can clear locally stored data through the following methods:
- Browser Developer Tools: F12 > Application > Local Storage > Right-click to delete
- Clear Browsing Data: Select clear site data in browser settings
- Log Out: Some data is automatically cleared upon logout
6.3 Data Export
If you need to export your locally stored data (such as bookmarks, conversation history), please contact our customer service team.
7. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Policy |
|---|---|
| Authentication Cookie | Automatically expires after 48 hours, or deleted upon logout |
| Theme Preferences | Permanently retained until manually cleared by user |
| Bookmarks and Conversation History | Permanently retained until manually deleted or browser data cleared |
| Read Records | Automatically limited to 500 records, oldest deleted when exceeded |
| Analytics Data | According to Mixpanel's data retention policy |
8. Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The updated policy will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
For significant changes, we will notify you through in-app notifications or email.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us through the following methods:
- Official Twitter：@bubbleseek_ai
- Discord：Join our Discord
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