Effective Date: April 14, 2026.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies are used on Kimi-AI.chat, why we use them, what data they collect, and how you can control them. This page should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides full details on our broader data practices.
Kimi-AI.chat is an independent, unofficial website and is not affiliated with Moonshot AI or the official Kimi platform.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) through your browser. They are widely used to make websites work properly, remember your preferences, and collect information about how you interact with a site. Cookies can be “first-party” (set by the website you are visiting) or “third-party” (set by an external service used by the website, such as an analytics or advertising provider).
Cookies can also be classified by how long they remain on your device. “Session cookies” are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. “Persistent cookies” remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them.
What Is Local Storage?
In addition to cookies, our site uses your browser’s local storage (localStorage and sessionStorage). These are similar to cookies in that they store small amounts of data on your device, but they are not automatically sent to servers with every request. We use local storage specifically to maintain your chat conversation context during a session. This data stays entirely on your device, is not transmitted to our servers, and can be cleared at any time.
Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed breakdown of every type of cookie and local storage technology used on Kimi-AI.chat, organized by purpose.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function securely and reliably. They cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.
| Provider | Cookie Name(s) | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare | __cf_bm, cf_clearance | Distinguishes legitimate visitors from bots and malicious traffic. Protects the site against DDoS attacks and automated abuse. Required for the site to load properly behind Cloudflare’s security layer. | Third-party | Session to 30 minutes |
Cloudflare processes this data under its own Privacy Policy. These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing or advertising purposes.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website — which pages are visited most, how long users stay, and where traffic comes from. This data is aggregated and anonymized and helps us improve the site’s content and user experience.
| Provider | Cookie Name(s) | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | _ga | Assigns a unique anonymous ID to distinguish individual visitors. Used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for site analytics reports. | Third-party | 2 years |
| Google Analytics | _ga_[ID] | Maintains session state and tracks page views across a browsing session. | Third-party | 2 years |
We have enabled IP anonymization in Google Analytics where available, meaning your full IP address is not stored by Google. Analytics data does not include your chat content or personal details. Google processes this data under its own Privacy Policy.
Advertising Cookies
We display advertisements through Google AdSense to help cover the costs of operating this website. Google and its advertising partners use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing activity on this site and other websites.
| Provider | Cookie Name(s) | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google (DoubleClick) | IDE | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report a user’s actions after viewing or clicking an advertiser’s ad. Measures ad effectiveness and delivers targeted advertising. | Third-party | 1 year |
| Google (DoubleClick) | test_cookie | Checks whether the user’s browser supports cookies. | Third-party | 15 minutes |
| Google AdSense | __gads, __gpi | Used to serve and measure the effectiveness of ads displayed on the site. Helps deliver relevant advertising based on browsing activity. | Third-party | 13 months |
| NID, CONSENT | Stores user preferences and information used to customize ads displayed across Google services. | Third-party | 6 months |
We do not share your chat content, personal details, or contact information with any advertisers. Ad cookies are set and managed entirely by Google and its partners under their own policies. Learn more about Google’s Advertising and Privacy practices.
Local Storage (Chat Session)
Our chat interface uses your browser’s local storage to maintain conversation context during a session. This is not a cookie — it is data stored locally on your device.
| Technology | Purpose | Data Stored | Sent to Our Servers? | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| localStorage / sessionStorage | Holds conversation history so the AI can maintain context across multiple messages within a session. | Your chat messages and AI responses from the current session. | No — stays on your device only | Until you clear browser data, start a new conversation, or close the tab (sessionStorage) |
Your chat messages are sent directly from your browser to Fireworks AI for processing. We do not store, log, or access the conversation data held in your browser’s local storage.
Cookies We Do NOT Use
For full transparency, here are technologies we do not use on Kimi-AI.chat:
- Account or authentication cookies — we do not offer user accounts, so there are no login, session, or authentication cookies.
- reCAPTCHA cookies — we do not use Google reCAPTCHA or any similar bot-detection service that sets its own cookies.
- Social media tracking pixels — we do not embed Facebook Pixel, Twitter tags, LinkedIn Insight, or any social media tracking technologies.
- Affiliate tracking cookies — we do not use affiliate links or any affiliate tracking technologies.
- Fingerprinting technologies — we do not use browser fingerprinting or any technique designed to identify you beyond standard cookies.
How to Manage and Delete Cookies
You have full control over the cookies stored on your device. Here are your options:
Browser Settings
All major browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies. You can block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or delete cookies on a per-site basis. Here are direct links to cookie management instructions for the most common browsers:
Please note that disabling essential cookies (such as Cloudflare security cookies) may prevent the site from loading correctly.
Opting Out of Google Analytics
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This will not affect your ability to use Kimi-AI.chat.
Opting Out of Personalized Advertising
You can control personalized advertising through the following tools:
- Google Ads Settings — manage how Google personalizes ads for you across all Google services.
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out — opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out — manage ad preferences for participating companies.
- Your Online Choices (EU) — manage ad preferences for European users.
Even after opting out of personalized ads, you may still see non-personalized advertisements on our site.
Clearing Local Storage
To remove conversation data stored by the chat interface, you can clear your browser’s local storage for kimi-ai.chat. In most browsers, go to Settings → Privacy → Site Data (or equivalent), find kimi-ai.chat, and delete its stored data. Alternatively, starting a new conversation or closing the browser tab (for sessionStorage) will clear the session data automatically.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers send a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal with requests. There is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, we do not alter our data practices based on DNT signals. However, you can use the opt-out tools described above to control tracking and advertising cookies on an individual basis.
Legal Basis for Cookie Use (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom, our legal basis for using cookies is as follows:
- Essential cookies (Cloudflare): These are placed under the “legitimate interest” basis, as they are strictly necessary for the security and operation of the website.
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): These are placed based on our legitimate interest in understanding site usage to improve our content and services.
- Advertising cookies (Google AdSense): These require your consent where applicable under the ePrivacy Directive. By continuing to use the site with cookies enabled, you consent to their use. You may withdraw consent at any time by disabling these cookies through your browser settings or the opt-out tools listed above.
We do not currently display a cookie consent banner. If regulations in your jurisdiction require explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies, you can proactively manage your cookie preferences using your browser settings before or during your visit.
CCPA and Cookie Use
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the use of advertising cookies by third parties like Google AdSense may be considered a “sale” of personal information under the CCPA’s broad definition. We do not directly sell your personal information. California residents who wish to opt out of this type of data sharing can use the advertising opt-out tools listed above or contact us at info@kimi-ai.chat to record their preference.
Third-Party Cookie Policies
The third-party services that set cookies on our site each have their own policies governing how they handle your data:
- Cloudflare Privacy Policy
- Google Privacy Policy (covers Google Analytics, AdSense, and DoubleClick)
- Google’s Cookie Policy
- Google Advertising and Privacy
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal and regulatory reasons. When changes are made, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Your continued use of Kimi-AI.chat after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
Related Policies
- Privacy Policy — full details on data collection, your rights, and third-party data handling
- Terms of Service — rules for using the Service
- Security — how we protect your data
- Disclaimer — important notices about AI content and our independent status
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at info@kimi-ai.chat.