Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains how Empire-LLM (“Empire-LLM,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you access or use our website and platform (the “Service”).

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (browser or application) that help a website remember information about your visit.

They are commonly used to:

• Maintain user preferences
• Enable core functionality
• Improve performance and stability

Cookies do not give us access to your device or personal files.

2. Our Cookie Philosophy (Straightforward & Transparent)

As of February 5, 2026:

• We do NOT use advertising cookies
• We do NOT track users across other websites
• We do NOT use third-party marketing or profiling cookies
• Cookies are used only to enhance the Empire-LLM experience

Empire-LLM uses cookies strictly for platform functionality and usability.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the platform to function properly.

Examples:

• Session management
• Security protections
• Authentication state
• Load balancing and system stability

Without these cookies, the Service may not function correctly.

B. Preference & Experience Cookies

These cookies improve your experience and are optional but recommended.

Examples:

• Theme preferences (light/dark/system)
• Interface settings
• Model pre-selection or presets
• UI layout and interaction preferences

These cookies remain platform-local and are not used outside Empire-LLM.

C. Performance & Diagnostic Cookies (Limited)

Used only to:

• Identify errors
• Improve reliability
• Monitor system health

These cookies do not track individual users across sites and are not used for marketing.

4. What We Do NOT Use

Empire-LLM does not use:

• Third-party advertising cookies
• Behavioral tracking cookies
• Cross-site tracking pixels
• Social media tracking cookies
• Data broker integrations

Your activity on Empire-LLM stays on Empire-LLM.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Empire-LLM does not intentionally place third-party cookies for marketing or analytics purposes.

If third-party services are used for core functionality (such as infrastructure or AI model routing), they operate under their own privacy policies and are not used for tracking or advertising.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
• Persistent cookies (stored for a limited time to remember preferences)

We do not retain cookies longer than necessary for their intended purpose.

7. Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through:

• Your browser settings
• Device privacy controls

Disabling essential cookies may impact functionality or user experience.

8. Updates to This Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy may be updated to reflect:

• Platform changes
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Improvements to transparency or user control

Any changes will be reflected by updating the “Last Updated” date above.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions about cookies or data usage:

Empire-LLM
team@empirellm.com