Cookie Policy
Effective Date: March 27, 2026
Last Reviewed: March 27, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how InferenceBench ("we," "us," "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on inferencebench.io(the "Platform"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They serve various purposes including remembering preferences, enabling functionality, and providing analytics. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and IndexedDB.
2. Our Cookie Philosophy
InferenceBench is designed with a privacy-first approach. We minimize the use of cookies and similar technologies to only what is strictly necessary for the Platform to function. We do not use cookies for advertising, behavioral profiling, or cross-site tracking.
3. Technologies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cannot be disabled as they are essential for the Platform to operate. Under GDPR, these do not require consent.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme | Stores light/dark mode preference | Persistent | Local Storage |
| __Host-session | Security session token (if server mode enabled) | Session | HTTP Cookie |
3.2 Functional Local Storage
These store user preferences and calculator state. All data remains on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.
| Key | Purpose | Data Stored |
|---|---|---|
| calculator-store | Calculator configuration state | Selected model, GPU, parameters |
| scenarios-store | Saved comparison scenarios | Scenario names and configurations |
| ui-preferences | Display and UI preferences | Theme, layout, notification settings |
| training-store | Training calculator state | Training method, dataset, hyperparameters |
3.3 What We Do NOT Use
- Google Analytics or any third-party analytics service
- Advertising cookies, pixels, or retargeting tags
- Social media tracking cookies or share buttons with trackers
- Cross-site tracking, fingerprinting, or behavioral profiling
- Any cookie or technology that shares data with third parties for marketing purposes
4. Your Cookie Rights (GDPR)
Under the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, you have the right to:
- Be informed about what cookies we use (this policy)
- Consent or refuse non-essential cookies (we currently use no non-essential cookies)
- Withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser data
- Access and delete cookie data through your browser settings
5. Managing Cookies and Local Storage
You can control cookies and local storage through your browser settings:
| Browser | Path to Cookie Settings |
|---|---|
| Chrome | Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data |
| Firefox | Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data |
| Safari | Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data |
| Edge | Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data |
To clear local storage specifically for InferenceBench, open your browser's Developer Tools (F12), navigate to the Application or Storage tab, and delete entries under Local Storage for inferencebench.io.
Clearing cookies or local storage will reset your theme preference, saved calculator configurations, and scenarios. The Platform will continue to function normally.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. Material changes will be communicated through a prominent notice on the Platform. The "Effective Date" at the top indicates the latest revision.
7. Contact
For questions about our cookie practices:
- Email: privacy@inferencebench.io
- Website: inferencebench.io