Last updated: March 25, 2026
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you interact with it. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags. This policy covers all such technologies.
We use cookies for the following purposes:
We do not use any advertising, marketing, or targeting cookies.
Below is a detailed list of the cookies used on AI-Directory:
These cookies are required for the site to function and cannot be disabled. No consent is required, but they are disclosed here for transparency.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
wos-session | WorkOS (1st party) | Authentication & session | Session / Persistent | Essential |
ad_cookie_consent | AI-Directory (1st party) | Stores cookie preferences | 1 year (accepted) / 1 month (rejected) | Essential |
__session | AI-Directory (1st party) | Maintains browsing session | Session | Essential |
These cookies help us understand how visitors use AI-Directory so we can improve the platform. They are only set if you give consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ph_* | PostHog (1st party via proxy) | Product analytics — page views, feature usage | 1 year | Analytics |
ph_phc_* | PostHog (1st party via proxy) | Session recording identifiers | 1 year | Analytics |
Our authentication provider (WorkOS) and analytics provider (PostHog, if consented) may set their own cookies. These are governed by their respective privacy policies:
We do not use any advertising or marketing cookies.
Our use of cookies is governed by:
Pre-checked boxes are not used. Consent is collected via our cookie banner, which requires an affirmative action (clicking "Accept all" or toggling individual preferences).
Cookies on AI-Directory may collect the following data:
For full details on how we process personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
Click "Manage cookies" in the footer of any page to open the cookie preference centre. Withdrawing consent is as easy as giving it.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the site from functioning properly. Instructions for major browsers:
If you reject optional cookies, only necessary cookies will be set. The site will continue to function normally, but we won't be able to collect analytics data to improve your experience.
Your cookie consent preference is stored for 1 year if you accept analytics cookies, or 1 month if you reject them. After expiry, you will be asked for your preference again.
In compliance with GDPR Article 7(1), we maintain records of your cookie consent decisions. For logged-in users, we store the consent decision, timestamp, IP address, and browser user-agent on our servers as proof of consent. This data is retained for as long as your account exists and is deleted when you delete your account.
Our cookie practices are designed to comply with the following frameworks:
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Material changes (such as new cookie categories) will require you to re-consent. Minor clarifications will be applied automatically. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision.
For questions about our use of cookies, you can reach us at: