Here’s the Deal with Cookies, cookies aren’t just a snack, and they’re not as scary as they sound. When we talk about cookies on AITAH.app, we’re talking about small pieces of code that help improve your experience while you use the site.
Cookies (and similar tools like tags, scripts, and pixels) are stored on your phone, tablet, or computer when you visit our platform. They help the site remember things, like your preferences, what you’ve interacted with, or which stories you clicked on.
We might also use similar technology in emails we send, to understand whether they were opened or clicked.
What Kind of Info Do These Cookies Collect?
While cookies can identify the device you’re using (IP address, browser type, OS, etc.), they don’t know who you are personally, unless you’ve given us that info separately.
And even if we combine cookie data with something like your email address, we make sure to anonymize it so it can’t be traced back to you.
Cookies help us learn things like:
- What parts of AITAH.app are most popular
- Which verdicts or posts get attention
- How people navigate the platform
- What type of device or browser you’re using
Why We Use Cookies on AITAH.app
Cookies help us make your experience smoother, more relevant, and a lot less frustrating.
Here’s how:
- Remembering your preferences, like your theme settings or preferred sorting options
- Personalizing what you see, to match your interests or browsing behavior
- Understanding what works, we track which parts of the site people love, ignore, or bounce from
- Showing better ads, not more ads, just ones that might actually interest you (so we can keep the site free to use)
We use cookies because they help us build a better platform and serve you content you actually want to see, without being creepy or invasive.
The Types of Cookies We Use
Not all cookies are created equal, and we use a mix of a few types:
1. Per-Session Cookies
These are temporary, they’re only around while you’re on AITAH.app. Once you leave, they disappear. They help with basic functionality, like keeping you logged in as you move between pages or remembering your post before submission.
2. Persistent Cookies
These stick around for a while, even after you leave the site. They help us remember things like your preferences and settings. But don’t worry, they auto-expire after a set time, and we never hold onto anything longer than necessary.
3. First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
- First-party cookies are placed by AITAH.app and help run the core features of the site.
- Third-party cookies come from trusted partners we work with, mostly for analytics, ad performance, and social sharing features.
We’re careful about who we partner with, and we’ll always let you know who’s involved.
Third-Party Cookies We Use (and Why)
To make AITAH.app more useful, insightful, and sustainable, we work with a few well-known third-party services. These partners use cookies too, but only to help us improve the experience, track performance, or show you relevant content.
Here’s a breakdown of who we work with and what they do:
1. Google (Analytics, AdSense, DoubleClick)
Google helps us understand what’s happening on the site, how users interact, where they come from, and which parts of AITAH.app are most popular.
- Google Analytics tracks site usage patterns.
- AdSense helps serve ads you might find relevant.
- DoubleClick manages and delivers ad campaigns.
Want to learn how Google handles this data? Check out Google’s Privacy Policy.
2. Facebook (Pixel & Connect)
We may use the Facebook Pixel to help show relevant AITAH.app content or ads on Facebook and Instagram, especially if you’ve engaged with us before. This also helps us measure what’s working and what’s not.
Facebook might also receive anonymized data to improve performance across its platform. More info: Facebook Privacy Settings
3. X (Twitter) Share Button
If you use the Twitter Share Button on AITAH.app, Twitter may place cookies to keep you logged in and link your activity back to your Twitter account. We can’t see this data, it’s handled entirely by Twitter. Details here: X (Twitter) Privacy Policy
4. Pinterest
Pinterest cookies help with sharing and bookmarking content. If you use Pinterest buttons on AITAH.app, they may collect data related to your interests for a smoother user experience. Privacy info: Pinterest Privacy Policy
You’re in Control, How to Manage Cookies
We believe in giving you options. If you want to limit or disable cookies, you absolutely can, just know that some parts of AITAH.app might not work the way they’re supposed to if you turn everything off.
First-Party Cookies (AITAH.app’s Own)
You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies from us. This won’t stop you from seeing ads, but the content may be less relevant.
Here’s how to manage cookie settings in common browsers:
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari
Third-Party Cookies
To opt out of personalized ads or cookie tracking from our partners, here are a few tools you can use:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Opt out here
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Opt out here
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Get the browser add-on
- Google Ads Settings: Manage ads shown to you
Keep in mind: opting out doesn’t mean you’ll stop seeing ads, it just means the ads won’t be personalized based on cookies.
Final Note
Cookies help us make AITAH.app better, but how much they help is totally up to you. You have control. Always.