Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies

Last Updated: January 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience.

We also use similar technologies such as pixels, local storage, and session storage (collectively referred to as "cookies" in this policy).

How We Use Cookies

AI Business Review uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential functionality: Making our website work properly
  • Preferences: Remembering your settings (e.g., dark mode)
  • Analytics: Understanding how visitors use our site
  • Performance: Improving site speed and reliability

Types of Cookies We Use

Required

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. They include cookies for security, session management, and basic functionality.

Optional

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences such as dark mode settings, language preferences, and whether you've closed certain popups (newsletter, promotions).

Optional

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use this data to improve our content and user experience. Data is aggregated and anonymized.

Optional

Advertising Cookies

If we display advertising, these cookies may be used to show relevant ads and measure ad performance. We do not sell your personal data to advertisers.

Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
wordpress_* WordPress session and login Session / 14 days Essential
wp-settings-* WordPress user preferences 1 year Functional
zeen_darkmode Dark mode preference 90 days Functional
zeen_newsletter Newsletter popup dismissed 90 days Functional
zeen_promo Promo popup dismissed 90 days Functional
_ga, _gid Google Analytics 2 years / 24 hours Analytics
_gat Google Analytics throttling 1 minute Analytics
Note: Cookie names and specifics may change as we update our technology. This table represents our current implementation.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

  • Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance measurement
  • Mailchimp: Newsletter subscription and delivery (if subscribed)
  • Social media: Share buttons and embedded content
  • YouTube/Vimeo: Embedded video players

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their cookies.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over cookies:

  • Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies in settings
  • Cookie consent: Use our cookie banner to accept or reject non-essential cookies
  • Opt-out links: Google Analytics Opt-out

Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality. Blocking analytics cookies means we cannot improve your experience based on usage data.

Browser-Specific Instructions

To manage cookies in your browser:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

For detailed instructions, visit your browser's help documentation.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies:

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Last Updated: January 2026

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