Cookie Policy
Effective Date: August 2025
Last updated: August 2025
Applies to: iARAi
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, mobile) when you visit a website. They help the site function properly and gather information to improve the user experience. Cookies may also support analytics, security, content delivery, or personalisation.
In this policy, “cookies” also refers to similar technologies such as pixels, beacons, and local storage that may be used to collect or store information.
2. Why We Use Cookies
iARAi uses cookies to:
- Improve website functionality and performance
- Understand how visitors interact with our content
- Track aggregate usage data for reporting to partners or funders
- Maintain security and prevent spam or abuse
- Power third-party integrations (e.g., analytics or forms)
We do not use cookies for behavioural advertising or ad tracking.
3. Your Choices
You can control how cookies are used by:
- Accepting or rejecting cookies through our cookie banner
- Adjusting settings in your browser (e.g., blocking or deleting cookies)
- Opting out of specific platforms (e.g., Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on)
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of the website may not function as intended.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
a. Essential Cookies
These are necessary for basic site functionality and cannot be switched off in our systems.
|
Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
|---|---|---|
|
XSRF-TOKEN |
Protects against cross-site request forgery |
Session |
|
__cf_bm |
Bot protection (Cloudflare) |
30 minutes |
b. Analytics & Performance Cookies
These help us understand how visitors use our website, allowing us to improve its performance.
|
Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
|---|---|---|
|
_ga |
Google Analytics – tracks session data and user behaviour |
2 years |
|
_gid |
Google Analytics – distinguishes users |
24 hours |
|
_gat |
Google Analytics – throttles request rate |
1 minute |
Note: Analytics data is anonymised and not used for marketing.
c. Functional Cookies
These support enhanced features, such as embedded forms or social media integrations.
|
Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
|---|---|---|
|
MAILCHIMP_LANDING_PAGE |
Tracks newsletter sign-up performance (Mailchimp) |
1 month |
|
wpforms_entry_id |
Tracks form submissions (if using WPForms or similar) |
Session |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party tools or platforms we integrate with. These may include:
- Google (Analytics, Tag Manager)
- Mailchimp (newsletter delivery)
- LinkedIn, YouTube, or other embeds (if activated)
These third parties may set cookies on your device independently. We encourage you to review their cookie and privacy policies separately.
6. Managing Cookies
You can modify your cookie settings in your browser:
- Chrome: Manage cookies
- Safari: Manage cookies
- Edge: Manage cookies
Or opt out of Google Analytics tracking: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our website evolves or as legal requirements change. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the “Last Updated” date indicated above.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about how we use cookies or process personal data, please contact:
