Betterment Christian Coach — Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2026
1. Overview
This Cookie Policy explains how Betterment Christian Coach uses browser cookies and the Web Storage API (localStorage & sessionStorage) on Betterment Christian Coach. We use these technologies solely to make the Service function correctly — not for advertising or cross-site tracking.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored by your browser when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember preferences and session state across page loads. Local storage works similarly but with larger capacity and no automatic transmission to the server.
3. Cookies We Use
We set one browser cookie:
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| sidebar_state | Remembers whether the navigation sidebar is open or closed. | 7 days | Functional |
No analytics, advertising, or third-party tracking cookies are set by Betterment Christian Coach.
4. Local Storage Used by Betterment AI Coach
Betterment AI Coach and the Betterment Christian Coach app store data in your browser’s local storage to preserve your preferences and enable key features. The following keys are used:
| Key | Purpose |
|---|---|
| legal_consent_v1 | Stores your consent record for Terms, Cookies, and this policy. |
| chronotalk.voiceInputMode | Remembers your preferred voice input mode (browser mic vs real-time). |
| chronotalk.realtimeTranscriptionLanguage | Your chosen transcription language for voice sessions. |
| chronotalk_tts_autoplay_v1 | Whether text-to-speech autoplay is enabled. |
| deviceId | An anonymous device identifier used for error reporting and session continuity. |
| voice_chat_modal_dismissed | Tracks whether the voice chat intro modal has been dismissed. |
| chronotalk.realtimeDebug.v1 | Debug event log for real-time voice (developer use only). |
| chronotalk.promptTrace.full.v1 | Prompt trace log for AI context debugging (developer use only). |
| chronotalk.memoryWriteAttempts.v1 | Memory update audit trail (developer use only). |
| chronotalk.trackingAssistantLogs.v1 | Activity tracking assistant interaction log (developer use only). |
| chronotalk_last_client_error_v1 | Last recorded client error for automatic error reporting. |
Debug and trace keys are only populated when developer features are active and do not contain personal data beyond what you have already shared with the AI.
5. Betterment AI Coach’s Use of Local Storage
When you interact with Betterment AI Coach (our AI voice and text assistant), the Service stores session preferences and operational data in your browser’s local storage on your device. This data:
- Is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless explicitly noted above.
- Is used exclusively to make the Service function correctly.
- Does not include raw voice audio or personally identifiable information beyond what you choose to share in conversation.
- Can be cleared at any time by clearing your browser’s site data.
By accepting cookies and local storage in the consent banner, you agree to Betterment AI Coach’s use of local storage as described in this policy.
6. Managing and Clearing Storage
You can manage or delete cookies and local storage data at any time through your browser’s settings. Clearing site data will reset your preferences and may require you to accept the consent banner again. Instructions for common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Clear browsing data → Cookies and other site data.
- Safari: Settings → Safari → Clear History and Website Data.
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of storage technologies evolves. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the date above and, where appropriate, by presenting an updated consent banner.
8. Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy? Contact us at privacy@bettermentchristiancoach.com.