Cookie Policy
Last Updated: November 14, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our services, and improving our platform.
Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted).
2. How We Use Cookies
Aura Audit AI uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
Required for core functionality, authentication, and security. Cannot be disabled.
Performance Cookies
Collect analytics data to help us understand usage patterns and improve the platform.
Functional Cookies
Remember your preferences, settings, and choices for a personalized experience.
Marketing Cookies
Track marketing campaign effectiveness and deliver relevant content (with consent).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_token | User authentication and session management | 8 hours |
| csrf_token | Security protection against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remember your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| load_balancer | Route requests to appropriate server | Session |
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously:
| Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) | Track page views, user behavior, and traffic sources | 2 years / 24 hours |
| Mixpanel (mp_*) | Product analytics and feature usage tracking | 1 year |
| Segment (ajs_*) | Data integration and analytics aggregation | 1 year |
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- user_preferences: Remember your display settings, language, and UI preferences (1 year)
- recent_searches: Store your recent search queries for quick access (30 days)
- dashboard_layout: Remember your customized dashboard configuration (6 months)
- notification_settings: Store your notification preferences (1 year)
3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
With your consent, we use marketing cookies to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness:
- LinkedIn Insight Tag: Track conversions from LinkedIn ads and retarget visitors (90 days)
- Google Ads: Measure ad performance and enable remarketing (90 days)
- Facebook Pixel: Track conversions and build custom audiences (90 days)
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the third-party websites for more information:
- Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy
- Mixpanel: Mixpanel Privacy Policy
- LinkedIn: LinkedIn Privacy Policy
- OpenAI: OpenAI Privacy Policy
5. How to Manage Cookies
5.1 Cookie Preferences on Our Website
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by cookie category
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Delete all cookies from your browser
- Block all cookies from being set
- Block third-party cookies only
- Receive alerts when cookies are being sent
Browser-specific instructions:
⚠️ Important Note
Blocking or deleting essential cookies will prevent you from using certain features of our platform, including logging in and accessing your account. Performance cookies help us improve the platform, so we encourage you to keep them enabled.
5.3 Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising
You can opt out of targeted advertising through these services:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA)
5.4 Mobile Device Settings
On mobile devices, you can control tracking through:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.
At this time, our website does not respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner or browser settings as described above.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Notify you through a banner on our website
- Request your consent again if required by law
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Aura Audit AI - Privacy Team
Email: privacy@auraaudit.ai
Cookie Questions: cookies@auraaudit.ai
Address: 1234 Audit Way, Suite 100, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (555) 123-4567
This Cookie Policy is effective as of November 14, 2025. By continuing to use Aura Audit AI, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.