AethelGem Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to website owners. In addition to cookies, we also use other similar technologies: • **Local Storage**: Stores data in your browser to remember your preferences • **Session Storage**: Temporarily stores data, automatically cleared when browser closes • **Pixel Tags/Web Beacons**: Tiny graphic files used to track user behavior • **Device Fingerprinting**: Collects device information for identification purposes

We categorize cookies into the following types: **2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)** These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you (such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms). • Purpose: User authentication, session management, CSRF protection, security features • Examples: sessionid, csrftoken, auth_token • Retention: Session duration or up to 30 days **2.2 Functional Cookies (Consent Required)** These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. • Purpose: Remember language preferences, currency settings, display preferences • Examples: preferred_language, currency, theme • Retention: Up to 12 months **2.3 Analytics/Statistics Cookies (Consent Required)** These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. • Purpose: Website traffic analysis, user behavior research, performance monitoring • Service Provider: Google Analytics (IP anonymization enabled) • Examples: _ga, _gid, _gat • Retention: Up to 26 months • Note: We use IP anonymization; your full IP address is not stored by Google **2.4 Marketing/Tracking Cookies (Consent Required)** These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements. • Purpose: Affiliate marketing tracking, ad effectiveness measurement • Service Provider: Amazon Associates • Examples: amazon_affiliate_tracking • Retention: Up to 90 days

**3.1 Google Analytics** We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics sets the following cookies: • _ga: Used to distinguish users (2 years) • _gid: Used to distinguish users (24 hours) • _gat: Used to throttle request rate (1 minute) **Privacy Protection Measures**: • We have enabled IP anonymization • We have disabled Google Signals • We do not merge Analytics data with advertising data **3.2 Amazon Associates** As a participant in the Amazon Associates program, when you click on Amazon product links: • Amazon sets cookies to track the referral source • These cookies help Amazon determine commission attribution • These cookies are subject to Amazon's privacy policy **3.3 OAuth Authentication Services** When you log in using Google or GitHub: • These services may set cookies to manage login state • These cookies are subject to their respective providers' privacy policies • We only receive basic account information (email, name)

**4.1 Cookie Consent Banner** When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You can choose: • **Accept All**: Allow all types of cookies • **Necessary Only**: Only allow strictly necessary cookies • **Customize Settings**: Select which cookie categories you accept **4.2 Changing Preferences Anytime** You can change your cookie preferences at any time by: • Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link at the bottom of the page • Clearing cookies in your browser settings and revisiting the site **4.3 Browser Settings** Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings: • **Chrome**: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data • **Firefox**: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data • **Safari**: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data • **Edge**: Settings > Cookies and site permissions Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. **4.4 Opting Out of Tracking** For analytics cookies, you can also use: • Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on • Your Online Choices

The cookies we use have different retention periods: **Session Cookies**: Automatically deleted when browser closes **Persistent Cookies**: Expire after: • Necessary cookies: Up to 30 days • Functional cookies: Up to 12 months • Analytics cookies: Up to 26 months • Marketing cookies: Up to 90 days You can manually delete these files at any time by clearing your browser cookies.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top. We recommend that you review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us: **Email**: privacy@aethelgem.com For more information about how we handle your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.