1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website you visit. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over time, so you do not have to re-enter them whenever you return. Cookies also enable us to understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve performance and relevance.

2. Categories of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies, classified by purpose and consent requirement:

2a. Strictly Necessary Cookies (No Consent Required):
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take such as logging in or filling in forms.

2b. Performance & Analytics Cookies (Opt-In Consent Required):
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies are only placed after you have given explicit consent via our Cookie Consent Banner.

2c. Functional Cookies (Opt-In Consent Required):
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language or region preference.

3. Specific Cookies We Use

The following cookies are currently in use on the AuditSense website:

• _ga: Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users. Duration: 2 years. Category: Analytics (opt-in).
• _gid: Used by Google Analytics to store and update a unique value for each page visited. Duration: 24 hours. Category: Analytics (opt-in).
• _gat: Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Duration: 1 minute. Category: Analytics (opt-in).
• auditsense_session: Maintains your authenticated session while logged into the AuditSense dashboard. Duration: Session. Category: Strictly Necessary.
• auditsense_consent: Stores your cookie consent preferences. Duration: 12 months. Category: Strictly Necessary.
• locale_pref: Remembers your language and region preference. Duration: 6 months. Category: Functional (opt-in).

4. Your Cookie Choices & Controls

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can manage your preferences in the following ways:

• Cookie Consent Banner:
  On your first visit to our website, a banner will appear allowing you to accept, reject, or customise cookie categories. You may revisit your choices at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer.
• Browser Settings:
  Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies through their settings. Guidance is available at: https://www.allaboutcookies.org
• Google Analytics Opt-Out:
  You may prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5. Data Retention & Third-Party Processors

Cookie data is retained only for the duration specified in Section 3 above. Where we use third-party services such as Google Analytics, those providers process data under their own privacy policies and data processing agreements with us. We do not permit third-party analytics providers to use cookie data for their own advertising purposes.

6. International Data Transfers

Google Analytics may transfer data to servers outside India and the UAE. Such transfers are governed by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent safeguards as required by applicable law. Our own session and preference cookies are processed on our hosted infrastructure.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or in applicable law. The version number and effective date at the top of this document will be updated accordingly.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your data rights, please email privacy@auditsense.ai.