How we use cookies.
This page explains how Office AI Lab uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on officeailab.com — read alongside our Privacy Policy.
This Cookie Policy explains how Office AI Lab uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on officeailab.com (the "Site"). Read this together with our Privacy Policy for the full picture of how we handle your information.
01What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. Cookies do not contain personal identifiers like your name or email — they typically contain technical identifiers and timestamps.
"Similar technologies" include web beacons, pixel tags, local storage, and session storage — all of which serve similar purposes.
02Why we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for several reasons:
- Essential operation. Some cookies are necessary for the Site to function — such as those that remember whether you have dismissed a notification, or that prevent abuse.
- Performance and analytics. To understand how visitors use the Site (which pages are popular, where traffic comes from, how long people stay) so we can improve content and user experience.
- Advertising. If we serve ads (through programs like Google AdSense), advertising cookies help show you more relevant ads and limit how often you see the same ad.
- Affiliate tracking. When you click an affiliate link, the affiliate network may set a cookie to track whether you complete a purchase, so we receive proper credit.
03Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary
Essential for the Site to operate. Enable navigation, form submission, security. Cannot be opted out.
Analytics
Help us understand how visitors use the Site. Anonymous data only. We use Google Analytics.
Advertising
May show more relevant ads through programs like Google AdSense. Trackable across the web.
Affiliate
Set by affiliate networks when you click links to credit purchases. Typically expire in a few days.
Specific cookies we use
| Cookie | Source | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguish users | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguish users | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Throttle request rate | 1 minute |
__gads |
Google AdSense | Ad delivery (when enabled) | 13 months |
| Various | Affiliate networks | Track purchase attribution | 1–90 days |
Third-party cookies
Embedded content (YouTube videos, social media embeds, etc.) may set cookies from the originating service. We do not control these cookies. Each service has its own privacy and cookie practices.
04How long cookies last
Session cookies
Deleted automatically when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies
Remain on your device for a defined period (30 days to 2 years) or until manually deleted.
05Managing cookies
You have control over cookies. You can:
- Adjust browser settings. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Blocking essential cookies may break parts of the Site.
- Use private browsing mode. Most browsers offer a private/incognito mode that does not persist cookies between sessions.
- Opt out of analytics. Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
- Opt out of personalized ads. Visit Google Ad Settings or aboutads.info.
Browser-specific cookie controls
06Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date indicates the most recent revision.