Cookie Policy | Flexi Translate

1. Executive Summary

Flexi Translate operates with an extremely minimal cookie footprint. Here's what you need to know:

Authentication Cookies: Only for registered users with accounts (optional)
No Tracking Cookies: We do not track your browsing behavior
No Analytics Cookies: We do not use Google Analytics or similar tools
No Advertising Cookies: We do not serve or track advertisements
Certified Translation: No cookies used at all

                 Bottom Line: If you do not create an account, we place ZERO cookies on your device. Our AI translation tool works perfectly without any cookies.
            

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

At Flexi Translate, we believe in minimal cookie usage. Unlike most websites that use dozens of tracking cookies, we use cookies ONLY for essential authentication when you voluntarily create an account.

3. Complete List of Cookies We Use

Cookie	Purpose	Duration	Required?
Auth	Authentication for registered users only	Session (cleared on browser close)	Yes (if logged in)
Session	Session management for authenticated users	Session (cleared on browser close)	Yes (if logged in)

Zero Tracking. Zero Analytics. Zero Advertising.

We confirm that we do NOT use: Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Twitter Ads, LinkedIn Insights, Hotjar, CrazyEgg, or any other tracking, analytics, or advertising cookies.

4. Authentication Cookies Registered Users Only

Only users who voluntarily create an account will receive authentication cookies. These cookies are:

Strictly necessary for account functionality
Used to verify your identity when accessing your account
Used to track your unlimited translation tier status
Cannot be disabled if you wish to remain logged in
Automatically cleared when you log out or close your browser

Authentication cookies are managed by Google Authentication, our secure authentication provider, thus subject to their own privacy practices.

                 No Account? No Cookies. If you use our AI translation tool without creating an account, you will receive ZERO cookies.
            

5. Third-Party Cookies

We do NOT integrate any third-party services that place cookies on our website. This includes:

No Google Analytics or similar analytics services
No social media embedded content (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram embeds)
No YouTube or Vimeo embedded videos
No advertising networks or affiliate trackers
No live chat widgets (we use WhatsApp link instead)

Exception: If you choose to sign up or log in with Google, Google's authentication service may set its own cookies. These are managed by Google and subject to Google's Cookie Policy.

6. Your Control Over Cookies

You have full control over cookies. Here's how:

Don't Create an Account: If you never create an account, you will receive ZERO cookies
Log Out: Logging out clears your authentication cookies immediately
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block all cookies (though this would prevent login functionality)

                 Browser Instructions:
                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

            

7. Legal Basis for Cookie Usage

Under Malaysian PDPA and international privacy laws (GDPR, ePrivacy Directive), our cookie usage is lawful because:

Strictly Necessary: Authentication cookies are essential for providing account functionality you request
No Consent Required: Essential cookies that enable core website functions are exempt from consent requirements
No Non-Essential Cookies: We do not use any cookies that would require consent (tracking, analytics, advertising)
Local Storage: Not subject to cookie regulations as it's not a cookie

                 PDPA Compliance: Our cookie practices comply with Section 6(1)(a) of the Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (processing necessary for contract performance).
            

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Because our cookie usage is minimal, changes are rare. Any material changes will be notified via:

Website banner notification (14 days before effective date for significant changes)
Email notification to registered users (if we ever add new cookies)

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when changes were made. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.