▸ LEGAL
COOKIE POLICY
Last updated: March 2026
01. WHAT ARE COOKIES
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit aiprocurement.club. They are widely used to make websites work, function more efficiently, and to provide information to site operators. Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
02. COOKIES WE USE
We use a strictly limited set of cookies, categorised as follows: ▸ STRICTLY ESSENTIAL COOKIES These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences or navigating the site. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but parts of the site may not function correctly as a result. Examples: session management, security tokens, load balancing. ▸ FUNCTIONAL / PREFERENCE COOKIES These cookies allow us to remember choices you make (such as colour theme or font selection) and provide enhanced features. All preference data is stored locally in your browser via localStorage and is never transmitted to our servers. These cookies expire when you clear your browser storage. Examples: theme selection, layout preferences. ▸ ANALYTICS COOKIES We use privacy-respecting, cookieless analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site (pages visited, session duration, referral source). No personally identifiable information is collected or stored. Where cookie-based analytics are used, data is aggregated and anonymised before processing. Examples: page view counts, traffic source analysis.
03. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting cookies, or third-party tracking cookies. We do not operate affiliate or ad-network integrations that set cookies. However, certain third-party content embedded in our site may set their own cookies. This includes: ▸ Google Fonts — loaded from Google CDN. Google may set analytics cookies subject to Google's Privacy Policy (policies.google.com/privacy). We have no control over third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the relevant third-party privacy policies. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all sites at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
04. COOKIE RETENTION PERIODS
Different cookies have different lifespans: ▸ Session cookies — deleted automatically when you close your browser. ▸ Persistent cookies — remain on your device for a set period (typically 30–365 days) or until you delete them. ▸ localStorage entries — persist until manually cleared by you via browser settings. We review and purge unnecessary cookies at least annually.
05. MANAGING AND DISABLING COOKIES
You have full control over cookie settings through your browser. You can: ▸ View cookies currently stored on your device. ▸ Delete all cookies, or cookies from specific sites. ▸ Block cookies from all sites, or selected sites. ▸ Set your browser to notify you when cookies are placed. Browser-specific instructions: • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data • Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search and Services → Cookies Disabling strictly essential cookies may prevent some features of aiprocurement.club from functioning correctly. We are not responsible for reduced functionality resulting from cookie restrictions you choose to apply.
06. DO NOT TRACK
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. We honour DNT signals where technically feasible. Our analytics provider is configured to respect DNT headers. We do not engage in cross-site tracking regardless of DNT setting.
07. LEGITIMATE INTERESTS AND CONSENT
Our use of strictly essential cookies is based on our legitimate interest in operating a functional website. Our use of analytics cookies is based on our legitimate interest in understanding site performance and improving user experience. Where consent is required under applicable law (including the UK PECR, EU ePrivacy Directive, or equivalent), we will present a clear consent mechanism before placing non-essential cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and adjusting browser settings as described in Section 05.
08. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. Where changes are material, we will take reasonable steps to notify users. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
09. CONTACT
For questions about our use of cookies, or to exercise any rights related to cookie-based data, please contact: legal@aiprocurement.club We aim to respond within 30 days.