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Cookie Policy

Last updated: November 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

aiFerns uses cookies for several purposes:

  • Essential Operations: To enable core website functionality
  • User Preferences: To remember your settings and choices
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors use our site
  • Performance: To improve website speed and reliability

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

CookiePurposeDuration
aiferns_cookie_consentStores your cookie consent choice1 year
aiferns_cookie_preferencesStores your cookie preferences1 year
sidebar_stateRemembers sidebar open/closed state7 days

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our services.

ProviderPurposePrivacy Policy
Vercel AnalyticsPrivacy-focused website analyticsView Policy

Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. We currently do not use marketing cookies, but reserve the right to implement them in the future with proper consent mechanisms.

Preference Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization based on your choices, such as your preferred language or the region you are in.

4. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies:

  • Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, you can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Note that this may impact website functionality.
  • Opt-Out Links: For third-party analytics, you can often opt out directly through the provider's opt-out mechanism.

5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

6. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), European users have specific rights regarding cookies and personal data:

  • Right to Information: We clearly explain what cookies we use and why
  • Right to Consent: We obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies
  • Right to Withdraw: You can change your cookie preferences at any time
  • Right to Access: You can request information about data collected via cookies
  • Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of cookie-related data

Legal Basis: We process cookie data based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) for non-essential cookies, and legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) for essential cookies necessary for website operation.

7. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have specific rights:

  • Right to Know: You can request what personal information we collect via cookies
  • Right to Delete: You can request deletion of personal information collected through cookies
  • Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

Do Not Sell or Share: We do not sell your personal information. If we use cookies that could constitute "sharing" under CCPA (such as certain advertising cookies), we will provide a "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" option.

To exercise your CCPA rights, please visit our Contact Page or email us at privacy@aiferns.com.

8. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are placed by third-party services. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they use the data collected. We encourage you to review their policies. We work only with reputable partners who respect user privacy.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

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