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Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 1, 2025  ·  Effective: June 1, 2025  ·  Applies to: aicompare.online

Plain English Summary: We use cookies to serve ads (Google AdSense), analyze traffic (Google Analytics), and remember your preferences. You can opt out of personalized ads at any time. We never sell your data.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit — like your preferences, what you clicked, and how long you stayed — to make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Cookies cannot access other files on your device, cannot execute programs, and cannot deliver viruses. They simply store small pieces of information that websites use to improve your experience.

2. How AICompare Uses Cookies

AICompare (aicompare.online) uses cookies for four purposes: delivering advertising through Google AdSense, analyzing traffic patterns through Google Analytics, remembering your display preferences, and maintaining site security.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function. Without them, core features like page navigation and security protections cannot work. They do not store personally identifiable information.

Cookie NamePurposeDurationProvider
_GRECAPTCHASecurity and bot detectionSessionGoogle
cookieConsentRemembers your cookie consent choice1 yearAICompare

3.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website — which pages are most popular, how long people stay, and where they come from. This helps us improve our content and user experience.

Cookie NamePurposeDurationProvider
_gaDistinguishes unique users for analytics2 yearsGoogle Analytics
_ga_*Maintains analytics session state2 yearsGoogle Analytics
_gidDistinguishes users (session data)24 hoursGoogle Analytics
_gatThrottles request rate1 minuteGoogle Analytics

Google Analytics data is anonymized — IP addresses are truncated before storage. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

3.3 Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on AICompare. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to our site and other websites. Personalized advertising allows Google to show you ads that are more relevant to your interests.

Cookie NamePurposeDurationProvider
__gadsRegisters ad interactions for reporting13 monthsGoogle AdSense
__gpiMeasures ad campaign performance13 monthsGoogle AdSense
NIDStores user preferences for personalized ads6 monthsGoogle
ANIDAd personalization and measurement13 monthsGoogle
DSIDIdentifies logged-in Google users for ad serving2 weeksGoogle
IDEUsed by DoubleClick for targeted advertising13 monthsGoogle

3.4 Affiliate Tracking Cookies

When you click affiliate links on AICompare, affiliate networks place cookies to track referrals for commission purposes. These cookies track whether you purchase a product after clicking our link, enabling us to earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

4. Third-Party Cookies

The following third parties may set cookies when you visit AICompare:

We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these companies for more information about their cookie practices.

5. How to Manage and Opt Out of Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Note that blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality:

5.2 Opt Out of Personalized Advertising

5.3 Opt Out of Google Analytics

Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits.

6. Cookie Consent

When you first visit AICompare, you are presented with a cookie consent notice. By continuing to use the site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the opt-out links above.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and California, we obtain explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies, in compliance with GDPR, UK GDPR, and CCPA requirements.

7. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites you do not want to be tracked. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, as there is no agreed-upon standard for how websites should respond. However, you can use the opt-out methods described above to limit tracking.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with the revised date. Significant changes will be communicated via a notice on our homepage.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: