1. 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, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
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 web beacons, pixels, and local storage) to collect and use personal information about you, including to serve interest-based advertising.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
When you visit our website, we may place the following types of cookies on your device:
2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session state across page requests | Session |
| csrf_token | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Analytics Cookies (Performance)
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 - Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
2.3 Functional Cookies (Preferences)
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language_preference | Remembers your preferred language setting | 1 year |
| timezone | Stores your timezone for displaying accurate times | 1 year |
2.4 Marketing Cookies (Targeting)
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel - Tracks visits across websites | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads - Conversion tracking | 3 months |
| li_fat_id | LinkedIn Ads - Member identification | 30 days |
3. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website, deliver advertisements on and through the website, and so on. These third parties may include:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic. Google Privacy Policy
- Google Ads: Advertising platform for conversion tracking. Google Privacy Policy
- LinkedIn: Professional networking and advertising services. LinkedIn Privacy Policy
- Meta (Facebook): Social media advertising and analytics. Meta Privacy Policy
Please note that these third parties may change their cookies at any time. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies for the most up-to-date information.
4. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links may help you understand how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
4.3 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of targeted advertising from participating companies through these platforms:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA)
Please note: If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, and your user experience may be affected.
5. Cookie Settings
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time. To update your settings:
- Click the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page
- Use the toggle switches to enable or disable each category of cookies
- Click "Save Preferences" to apply your choices
Your preferences will be stored and applied across all pages of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.
6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process cookies based on the following legal bases:
- Consent: For analytics, functional, and marketing cookies, we rely on your explicit consent, which you provide through our cookie consent banner.
- Legitimate Interest: For essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of our website and to provide services you have requested.
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
7. Data Retention
We retain the personal data collected through cookies for the following periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Retained for the duration specified in the cookie tables above, or until you delete them
- Analytics data: Aggregated analytics data may be retained for up to 26 months
8. International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers (such as Google and Meta) may transfer personal data to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When such transfers occur, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
- Post the revised policy on our website
- For material changes, provide a prominent notice or obtain renewed consent where required
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Pyrox AI LLC
Email: contact@pyroxai.com
For privacy-related inquiries, please include "Cookie Policy" in the subject line of your email. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Your Rights Under GDPR: If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability regarding your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address above.