Cookie Policy
Effective Date: October 12, 2025
Last updated to reflect the use of Google Analytics and Google AdSense.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences (like login details or theme settings) and enable certain functionality, analytics, and advertising personalization.
Cookies may be set by AiLoveKit ("first-party cookies") or by third parties (such as Google Analytics or Google AdSense) that provide services on our website.
2. How AiLoveKit Uses Cookies
AiLoveKit uses cookies to:
- Ensure the website and its tools work correctly
- Remember your preferences (e.g. dark/light mode)
- Measure website performance and usage (Google Analytics)
- Display personalized and relevant ads (Google AdSense)
We always ask for your consent before setting any non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics and advertising cookies). You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie settings.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
(a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the site to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems.
| Name | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| sessionid | Maintains session continuity between tools | Session | First-party |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | First-party |
(b) Preference Cookies
These remember your settings and customizations to improve usability.
| Name | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme | Saves dark/light mode preference | 1 year | First-party |
| language | Remembers preferred language | 1 year | First-party |
(c) Analytics Cookies
Used to measure website traffic and usage patterns. We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) with IP anonymization enabled. These cookies are only active if you consent to analytics.
| Name | Purpose | Expiry | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes users for analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Distinguishes users for analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
| _gat | Throttles request rate to improve performance | 1 minute | Google Analytics |
Data Collected: anonymized IP address, browser type, device info, pages visited, time spent.
Retention: anonymized and aggregated for performance reporting.
(d) Advertising & Marketing Cookies
These are used by Google AdSense and partners to deliver personalized ads and measure their effectiveness. These cookies are only activated if you consent to marketing cookies.
| Name | Purpose | Expiry | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gads | Measures ad performance and prevents duplicate ads | 13 months | Google AdSense |
| IDE | Used by Google DoubleClick to show personalized ads | 1 year | Google DoubleClick |
| ANID | Stores ad preferences | 13 months | Google AdSense |
| NID | Stores user preferences for Google services | 6 months |
Note: Google may use these cookies to build a profile of your interests. You can manage your ad personalization at Google Ads Settings.
4. Google Analytics & IP Anonymization
We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand website performance and usage. We've enabled IP anonymization, meaning your IP address is truncated before storage or processing, ensuring your privacy.
Analytics cookies are only set after you consent to analytics in our cookie banner.
Learn more at Google Analytics Data Safeguarding.
5. Google AdSense & Personalized Ads
We use Google AdSense to display relevant ads. AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Show ads based on your browsing behavior (if you consent)
- Limit repetitive ads
- Measure ad performance
You can manage ad personalization or opt out of ad cookies anytime at: https://adssettings.google.com
Review Google's policy at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
6. Cookie Consent & Control
When you first visit AiLoveKit, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept All - allow all cookies
- Reject Non-Essential - allow only required cookies
- Customize Settings - choose categories manually
Your preferences are stored securely in your browser's local storage for up to one year.
You can change your preferences anytime via our Cookie Settings page.
7. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also control or delete cookies using your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Cookies and Site Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Blocking essential cookies may affect how AiLoveKit's tools function.
8. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell or trade your personal data. Google may process data as a separate data controller when you consent to analytics or ad cookies.
Learn more about Google's data use: https://policies.google.com/privacy
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may revise this policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our cookie usage. All updates will be posted here with a revised effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Compliance Summary
- GDPR Compliant (EU/EEA)
- CCPA/CPRA Compliant (California, USA)
- ePrivacy Directive (EU Cookie Law) compliant
- Consent-based control via our cookie consent system