This Cookie Policy explains how AIIonic Kft. ("AIIonic," "we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website aiionic.co. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
For more general information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website operators.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them
- First-party cookies: Set by the website you are visiting (aiionic.co)
- Third-party cookies: Set by a different domain than the website you are visiting
2. Similar Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies including:
- Local storage: Browser storage that allows websites to store data locally on your device. We use this to remember your cookie consent preference.
- Pixel tags / web beacons: Small transparent images embedded in web pages or emails to track behavior and page loads
- Browser fingerprinting: Collecting browser and device characteristics for security and fraud prevention purposes (limited use only)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are not subject to consent requirements under GDPR.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preference to prevent the banner from reappearing | 1 year | First-party (localStorage) |
| PHPSESSID | Session management — identifies your active session on the server | Session | First-party |
| csrf_token | Cross-site request forgery protection for contact forms | Session | First-party |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow 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. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| lang_pref | Stores your language preference for future visits | 1 year | First-party |
| ui_state | Remembers navigation state and UI preferences between sessions | 6 months | First-party |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and the user experience. We use this information to understand aggregate patterns in website usage.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users, sets a unique client ID | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 — used to persist session state | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users, stores and updates a unique value for each page visited | 24 hours | Third-party (Google) |
| _gat | Google Analytics — throttles request rate | 1 minute | Third-party (Google) |
Note: We configure Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled. We do not use analytics data for advertising targeting purposes.
3.4 Performance Cookies
These cookies help us monitor the technical performance of the website and detect errors or slow-loading pages. They collect information about how visitors use our website in aggregate, without identifying individual users.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _site_perf | Measures page load times and performance metrics for website optimization | Session | First-party |
4. Cookies We Do NOT Use
AIIonic does not use the following types of cookies:
- Advertising / targeting cookies: We do not serve ads and do not use cookies for advertising targeting
- Cross-site tracking cookies: We do not participate in cross-site tracking networks
- Social media tracking pixels: We do not have social media share buttons or tracking pixels from social platforms
5. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Under GDPR, our legal bases for using cookies are:
- Essential cookies: Legitimate interests (strictly necessary for website functionality) — no consent required
- Functional cookies: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — requires your opt-in
- Analytics cookies: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — requires your opt-in
- Performance cookies: Legitimate interests (website security and maintenance)
6. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept: Allow all non-essential cookies
- Decline: Reject all non-essential cookies (only essential cookies will be used)
Your preference is stored in your browser's localStorage (key: cookieConsent) and will be remembered for 12 months. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser data.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
- Notify you when cookies are being set
- Allow or block all cookies
- Allow or block cookies from specific websites
- Delete cookies when you close the browser
Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
Important: Disabling essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly, including form submissions.
6.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
6.4 Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites not to track your browsing activity. Our website currently does not change its behavior in response to DNT signals, as there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to such signals. However, you can use the methods described above to manage your preferences.
7. Third-Party Cookie Providers
We may use the following third-party services that set cookies on our website. Please refer to their respective privacy and cookie policies for more information:
- Google Analytics: policies.google.com/privacy — Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Data transfer to the USA is covered by Standard Contractual Clauses.
8. Cookie Duration Summary
| Category | Required | Max Duration | Consent Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Yes | 1 year (consent record) | No |
| Functional | No | 1 year | Yes |
| Analytics | No | 2 years | Yes |
| Performance | No | Session | No (legitimate interest) |
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or changes in legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and notify you through our cookie consent mechanism on your next visit.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@aiionic.co
- General: contact@aiionic.co
- Phone: +1 742 600 7133
- Post: AIIonic Kft., Budapest 1027, Budapest, Hungary
Supervisory Authority: If you are concerned about how we handle cookies and personal data, you can contact the Hungarian Data Protection Authority (NAIH) at naih.hu or ugyfelszolgalat@naih.hu.