Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 13, 2025
Effective Date: November 13, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Alien Lifestyles ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use our services, including the Mailchimp MCP service and the Alien Lifestyles website.

By using our services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website or use a service. They are widely used to make websites and services work more efficiently and provide information to service owners.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
  • First-party cookies: Set by our domain (alienlifestyles.com)
  • Third-party cookies: Set by third-party services we use

3. Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

Purpose: Required for the service to function properly.

CSRF Protection Cookies:

  • Name: _csrf
  • Purpose: Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks
  • Type: Session cookie
  • Duration: Expires when browser session ends
  • Required: Yes (cannot be disabled)

Authentication Cookies:

  • Name: Various authentication-related cookies
  • Purpose: Maintain your login session
  • Type: Session or persistent cookies
  • Duration: Varies based on session settings
  • Required: Yes (for authenticated features)

3.2 Functional Cookies

Purpose: Enhance functionality and personalization.

Preference Cookies:

  • Purpose: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Type: Persistent cookies
  • Duration: Varies (typically 30-90 days)
  • Required: No (can be disabled)

3.3 Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our services.

Google Analytics (if enabled):

  • Purpose: Analyze website usage and traffic
  • Type: Third-party cookies
  • Duration: Varies (typically 2 years)
  • Required: No (can be disabled)
  • Provider: Google LLC
  • Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Note: We may use analytics cookies to improve our services. You can opt-out of analytics cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preferences.

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

Stripe (Payment Processing):

  • Purpose: Process payments and manage subscriptions
  • Type: Third-party cookies
  • Provider: Stripe, Inc.
  • Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
  • Required: Yes (for payment processing)

Mailchimp (if embedded):

  • Purpose: Email marketing and newsletter signups (if applicable)
  • Type: Third-party cookies
  • Provider: The Rocket Science Group, LLC (Mailchimp)
  • Privacy Policy: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/
  • Required: No (only if you interact with Mailchimp forms)

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

4.1 Security

  • CSRF Protection: Prevent cross-site request forgery attacks
  • Authentication: Maintain secure login sessions
  • Session Management: Track active sessions

4.2 Functionality

  • Preferences: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Language: Remember your language preference (if applicable)
  • User Experience: Improve service functionality

4.3 Analytics

  • Usage Analysis: Understand how users interact with our services
  • Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix performance issues
  • Feature Usage: Understand which features are most used

4.4 Payment Processing

  • Stripe Integration: Enable secure payment processing
  • Subscription Management: Manage subscription renewals

5. Third-Party Cookies

5.1 Stripe

Cookies Used:

  • Payment processing cookies
  • Session management cookies
  • Fraud prevention cookies

Purpose: Process payments securely and prevent fraud.

Data Collected: Payment information (handled by Stripe, not stored by us).

Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy

5.2 Google Analytics (if enabled)

Cookies Used:

  • _ga - Distinguishes users
  • _gid - Distinguishes users
  • _gat - Throttles request rate

Purpose: Analyze website traffic and usage patterns.

Data Collected: Anonymized usage statistics, IP addresses (anonymized).

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Opt-Out: You can opt-out using Google's opt-out tool: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome:

  • Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox:

  • Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari:

  • Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data

Edge:

  • Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies and site permissions

Note: Disabling cookies may affect service functionality.

6.2 Cookie Preferences

If we provide a cookie preferences tool, you can:

  • Accept or reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize cookie categories
  • Update preferences at any time

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

Google Analytics Opt-Out:

General Opt-Out:

  • Use browser settings to block third-party cookies
  • Use privacy-focused browser extensions

7. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use:

Local Storage:

  • Purpose: Store authentication tokens and preferences locally
  • Location: Your device's browser storage
  • Data: Access tokens, refresh tokens, user preferences
  • Security: Encrypted where possible, but stored locally

Session Storage:

  • Purpose: Temporary storage during browser session
  • Location: Your device's browser storage
  • Duration: Expires when browser session ends

Note: Local storage is similar to cookies but stored differently. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers send "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your cookie preferences set through your browser.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending email notifications for material changes

Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@alienlifestyles.com
Website: https://alienlifestyles.com

11. Agreement by Use

By using our services, you acknowledge that:

  1. You have read and understood this Cookie Policy
  2. You consent to the use of cookies as described
  3. You understand that some cookies are essential for service functionality
  4. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings
  5. Disabling cookies may affect service functionality

If you do not agree with this Cookie Policy, you must not use our services or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Last Updated: November 13, 2025