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Cookie Policy

Last updated  ยท  May 2025

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 2, 2026  ·  Effective Date: May 2, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies are not programs and cannot access other files on your device or run code. They contain only the data that the server places in them. Each cookie has an expiration date โ€” "session cookies" expire when you close your browser, while "persistent cookies" remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.

Similar technologies include local storage (used in web apps to store data in your browser), session storage, pixels (tiny transparent images embedded in pages or emails that signal when content has been viewed), and device fingerprinting. This policy covers all such technologies collectively referred to as "cookies" for simplicity.

2. How We Use Cookies

Axelis uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

  • Authentication: To keep you logged in as you navigate the platform
  • Security: To detect and prevent unauthorized access and fraudulent activity
  • Preferences: To remember settings you configure (theme, language, assistant preferences)
  • Analytics: To understand how users interact with the Service so we can improve it
  • Performance: To monitor and improve load times and application performance
  • Third-party integrations: To facilitate connections with Google, Supabase authentication, and other integrated services

We do not use cookies to serve targeted advertising to you across third-party websites, and we do not sell data collected via cookies to advertising networks.

3. Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality. No consent is required for these cookies under most regulatory frameworks.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
sb-access-token Supabase JWT access token for authenticated sessions 1 hour (refreshed automatically)
sb-refresh-token Supabase Refresh token to renew expired access tokens 60 days
axelis_session Axelis Session identifier for the current browser session Session
axelis_csrf Axelis CSRF protection token Session
axelis_prefs Axelis User preferences (theme, layout) 1 year

4. Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with the Service โ€” which features are most used, where users encounter difficulties, and how the platform performs across different devices and browsers. This information helps us improve Axelis. Analytics cookies are not essential to core functionality.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users for analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes users within a day 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Throttles request rate to Google Analytics 1 minute

5. Third-Party Cookies

The following third-party services may set cookies in connection with your use of Axelis. We do not control these cookies; they are governed by the respective providers' privacy policies.

We do not permit third-party advertising networks to set cookies through the Axelis platform. We do not engage in cookie-based cross-site behavioral advertising.

6. Other Tracking Technologies

6.1 Local Storage

As a web application, Axelis uses browser localStorage and sessionStorage to store application state, cached data, and user preferences. Unlike cookies, local storage data is not sent to the server with every request, but it persists in your browser. You can clear localStorage by clearing your browser's site data for axelis.ai.

6.2 Email Pixels

We may include transparent tracking pixels in marketing emails to understand whether emails were opened and whether links were clicked. This helps us measure the effectiveness of our communications. You can prevent this by disabling image loading in your email client. Opt out of marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in any such email.

6.3 Service Workers

Axelis may use service workers to enable offline functionality, background sync, and push notifications (if you have enabled them). Service worker caches are stored in your browser and can be cleared through browser developer tools or by clearing site data.

7. Your Choices & How to Opt Out

7.1 Browser Cookie Controls

You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or alert you when cookies are being set. However, disabling essential cookies will break core functionality of the Axelis platform (you will not be able to stay logged in). Analytics and third-party cookies can generally be disabled without affecting core functionality.

Browser cookie settings for major browsers:

  • 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 → Site permissions → Cookies and site data

7.2 Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7.3 Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. We honor DNT signals by disabling non-essential analytics tracking for users who have DNT enabled.

7.4 Opt-Out of Marketing Emails

Click the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any Axelis marketing email, or email elijahgreen@lostboygraphics.com to opt out. Note that transactional emails (billing receipts, security alerts) cannot be opted out of.

7.5 EEA/UK Users

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the right to withdraw consent to non-essential cookies at any time. Non-essential cookies are deployed only after you have provided consent. You may change your cookie preferences at any time through the Axelis cookie preference center (accessible from the footer of axelis.ai).

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as we add or change features, integrate new services, or as regulations evolve. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notice.

9. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, contact us: