1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how The AI Review Site(https://theaireviewsite.com) uses cookies and similar technologies. It complies with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), the EU ePrivacy Directive, and aligns with UK/EU GDPR requirements for transparency and consent.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to enhance functionality. For full details on data processing, see ourPrivacy Policy
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize cookies as follows:
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Category |
Purpose |
Examples |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Strictly Necessary |
Essential for site operation, e.g., login and security. No consent required. |
Login cookies (persist for 2 days or 2 weeks with “Remember Me”); temporary browser check cookies (session). |
Session to 2 weeks. |
|
Functional |
Enhance user experience, e.g., remembering preferences. |
Comment cookies (save name/email/website for 1 year); screen options cookies (1 year); edit cookies (1 day, post ID only). |
Up to 1 year. |
|
Analytics/Performance |
Analyze site usage (anonymized where possible). |
Third-party tools like Google Analytics (if used) for traffic stats. |
Varies (e.g., 2 years). |
|
Advertising/Targeting |
Not used on our site. |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Third-Party |
From embedded content or services. |
Gravatar cookies; YouTube embeds for video views. |
As per third-party policies. |
We do not use cookies for profiling or automated decisions.
3. How We Use Cookies
- Site Functionality: To remember logins and preferences.
- Spam Detection: To help identify bots.
- Embedded Content: Third parties may set cookies when you interact with embeds.
- Analytics: To understand visitor behavior and improve content (e.g., popular reviews).
4. Consent and Management
We obtain consent via a banner on your first visit for non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics). You can withdraw consent anytime via browser settings or our cookie preferences tool.
To manage cookies:
- Browser Settings: Block or delete cookies (e.g., in Chrome: Settings > Privacy > Cookies).
- Opt-Out Tools: For third parties, use tools likewww.youronlinechoices.com (EU) orwww.aboutads.info (global).
- Do Not Track (DNT): We honor DNT signals where possible.
Blocking cookies may limit site functionality.
5. Third-Party Cookies
- Gravatar: Seehttps://automattic.com/privacy/.
- Akismet (spam): Processes minimal data; see their policy.
- Other embeds: Providers like YouTube may track interactions.