What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as pixels and local storage) to collect and use personal information about you, including to serve interest-based advertising.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Operations: To enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility
- Authentication: To recognize you when you sign in and keep you logged in
- Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website
- Performance: To improve the speed and performance of our services
- Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness
Types of Cookies
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and authentication. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us improve how our website works. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Cookies We Use
Below is a list of the main cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name |
Type |
Purpose |
Duration |
| aeranking_session |
Essential |
Maintains user session and authentication state |
Session |
| aeranking_csrf |
Essential |
Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery |
Session |
| aeranking_preferences |
Functional |
Stores user preferences (theme, language, etc.) |
1 year |
| aeranking_consent |
Essential |
Records cookie consent preferences |
1 year |
| _ga |
Analytics |
Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users |
2 years |
| _gid |
Analytics |
Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users |
24 hours |
| _stripe_mid |
Essential |
Stripe payment processing - fraud prevention |
1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These third parties include:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of the website, which is then used to compile reports and help us improve the site. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Stripe
We use Stripe for payment processing. Stripe may use cookies for fraud prevention and to ensure secure transactions. For more information, see Stripe's Privacy Policy.
Intercom
We use Intercom for customer support and messaging. Intercom may use cookies to identify you and provide personalized support. For more information, see Intercom's Privacy Policy.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser.
Browser Settings
Here are links to instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies:
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.