Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2026
Introduction
DataChi ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website datachi.ai. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and how you can manage your preferences.
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how visitors use their site.
We also use similar technologies, including local storage and session storage, which function similarly to cookies.
Types of cookies we use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility.
Purpose: Enable core website functionality
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
Retention: Session duration or up to 12 months
Cannot be disabled: Yes — these are required
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalised experience.
Purpose: Remember your preferences (language, region, privacy settings)
Legal Basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Retention: Up to 12 months
Cannot be disabled: No — you can withdraw consent at any time
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about pages visited, time spent on site, and any error messages encountered.
Purpose: Measure and improve website performance
Legal Basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Provider: Google Analytics (see third-party details below)
Retention: Up to 26 months
Data transferred: To the United States under Standard Contractual Clauses
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements based on their browsing behaviour.
Purpose: Deliver personalised advertisements
Legal Basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Retention: Up to 12 months
Cannot be disabled: No — you can withdraw consent at any time
Third-party cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our website. These include:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information such as the pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, and how you arrived at our site.
Provider: Google LLC
Purpose: Analytics and performance measurement
Data collected: Pages visited, session duration, device information, geographic location
Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Microsoft Clarity
We use Microsoft Clarity to record session recordings and heatmaps, helping us understand how users interact with our website.
Provider: Microsoft Corporation
Purpose: User behaviour analytics and heatmaps
Privacy policy: privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement
Opt-out: choice.microsoft.com
Legal basis for processing
Under GDPR, we must have a valid legal basis before processing your personal data through cookies. The legal bases we rely on are:
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) — For non-essential cookies, we ask for your consent before they are placed. You can withdraw this consent at any time.
- Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) — Strictly necessary cookies are essential for our website to function and do not require consent.
International data transfers
Some of our third-party service providers (including Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity) may transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including to the United States. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
- Verification that the recipient provides an adequate level of data protection
Your rights under GDPR
As a data subject located in the EEA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access — Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to rectification — Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to restrict processing — Request limitation of data processing
- Right to data portability — Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to object — Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Right to withdraw consent — Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@datachi.ai.
Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner asking you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all non-essential cookies
- Customise your preferences via the cookie settings panel
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
Alternatively, you can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block all cookies, block cookies from specific websites only, or delete cookies when you close your browser. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Browser opt-out links:
Cookie retention periods
Cookies are retained for different periods depending on their type:
- Session cookies — Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — Retained for a defined period (see individual cookie descriptions above), after which they automatically expire
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your EU member state.