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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

AOI Web Pro uses cookies to ensure the proper functioning of our platform and to enhance your user experience. We are committed to minimizing cookie usage and respecting your privacy.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Cookies Used:

  • Authentication Tokens (JWT): Used to maintain your login session securely. Expires after 30 days or when you log out.
  • CSRF Token: Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks. Session-based, expires when browser closes.
  • Session Cookie: Manages your session state and security. Expires after 30 days or logout.

3.2 Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a personalized experience. You can disable these through the cookie consent banner.

Cookies Used:

  • Theme Preference: Remembers whether you prefer dark or light mode. Persistent, no expiration.
  • Language/Locale: Stores your language preference (if applicable). Persistent, no expiration.
  • Cookie Consent: Remembers your cookie preferences. Persistent, reviewed annually.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

✓ We do NOT use any analytics or tracking cookies

Unlike many websites, AOI Web Pro does not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other third-party analytics services. Your browsing behavior is not tracked or analyzed.

3.4 Advertising Cookies

✓ We do NOT use any advertising or marketing cookies

We do not display advertisements or use cookies for marketing purposes. Your data is never shared with advertising networks.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use minimal third-party services, and they may set their own cookies:

4.1 Stripe (Payment Processing)

When you make a payment, Stripe may set cookies to process your transaction securely. These cookies are subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy.

4.2 Resend (Email Service)

Email verification and transactional emails are sent via Resend. No cookies are set on your browser by this service.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only necessary cookies
  • Customize your preferences

5.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set preferences for specific websites

Note: Blocking necessary cookies will prevent you from using AOI Web Pro, as they are essential for authentication and security.

5.3 Change Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Clearing your browser's local storage for our domain
  • The cookie banner will appear again on your next visit

6. Cookie Retention

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Authentication Tokens: 30 days or until logout
  • Preference Cookies: Persist until you clear them or change preferences
  • Consent Record: Reviewed annually

7. Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: You can request information about cookies stored on your device
  • Right to Erasure: You can delete cookies through your browser settings
  • Right to Object: You can opt-out of non-essential cookies
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can change your cookie preferences at any time

8. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites you don't want to be tracked. Since we don't use tracking cookies or analytics, this setting doesn't affect our website - we already respect your privacy by default.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • Notify you via email if you have an account
  • Display a notice on our website

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

✓ Privacy-First Approach

AOI Web Pro is committed to minimal cookie usage. We only use essential cookies for functionality and security. We do not track your behavior, sell your data, or use advertising cookies.