1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide a better user experience, and to provide information to the owners of the site.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on askathena-ai.co.uk and the Athena web application, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
2. Who Sets the Cookies?
First-party cookies are set by us (Zeus AI Business Solutions Ltd, trading as Athena) directly when you visit our website or use our application.
Third-party cookies are set by external services that we use, such as our authentication provider (Supabase), payment processor (Stripe), and analytics tools. These cookies are governed by the respective third party’s privacy policy.
3. What Cookies Do We Use?
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website and application to function. They enable core functionality such as user authentication, session management, and security. Without these cookies, the Service cannot operate. These cookies do not require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Supabase | Authenticates your session and keeps you logged in | Session / 1 year |
| sb-*-auth-token-code-verifier | Supabase | PKCE code verifier for secure authentication flow | Session |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | Fraud prevention during checkout and billing | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | Session identifier for payment processing | 30 minutes |
b) Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and display settings. If you disable these cookies, some features may not function correctly.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme | Athena | Remembers your preferred display theme (light/dark) | 1 year |
| sidebar-state | Athena | Remembers sidebar collapsed/expanded state | Session |
c) Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information in an anonymised and aggregated form.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _va | Vercel Analytics | Anonymous page view and performance analytics | Session |
Note: We do not use Google Analytics or any advertising/tracking cookies. We do not serve advertisements on our website or within the application.
d) Third-Party Integration Cookies
When you connect third-party services to Athena (such as Google Drive, OneDrive, or SharePoint), those services may set their own cookies during the OAuth authentication flow. These cookies are governed by the respective service’s cookie and privacy policies and are not controlled by Athena.
4. How to Manage Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the “Preferences” or “Settings” menu of your browser. Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in and using the Athena application.
- 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 > Manage and delete cookies
5. Do We Use Tracking or Advertising Cookies?
No. We do not use any tracking, advertising, or retargeting cookies. We do not share cookie data with advertisers. We do not build profiles of your browsing activity across other websites.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available at this page.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Athena Support Team
Zeus AI Business Solutions Ltd (trading as Athena)
Email: lee@askathena-ai.co.uk
Website: askathena-ai.co.uk