Cookie Policy
Last updated: 20 October 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit them. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience.
Cookies don't contain personal information like your name or email address. They're a standard part of how the internet works.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to make our website work properly, understand how visitors use it, and track affiliate referrals that fund our free content. Here's a breakdown of the types of cookies we use:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They enable core features like page navigation and secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains your browsing session | Session |
Legal basis: Legitimate interest — these are strictly necessary for the website to operate.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information anonymously, such as which pages are most popular and how visitors navigate the site. This helps us improve our content and user experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
Legal basis: Consent — we only set these cookies if you agree to them.
Affiliate Tracking Cookies
When you click on affiliate links to AI tools, the destination website may place cookies on your device to track that you came from AI Business Guide. This is how we earn commissions that fund our free content — at no extra cost to you.
These cookies are placed by third-party AI tool providers and affiliate networks, not by us directly. Each provider has their own cookie policy.
| Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliate cookies | Track referrals from our links to AI tools | 30-90 days (varies) |
Legal basis: Consent — affiliate cookies are only set when you click through to external sites.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over which cookies you accept:
- Cookie banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose which cookies to accept
- Browser settings: You can delete or block cookies through your browser settings
- Opt-out links: Many analytics providers offer opt-out tools (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-out)
Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect the website's functionality. Blocking affiliate cookies won't affect your browsing experience — it just means we won't earn a commission if you purchase.
How to Control Cookies in Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies you have and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Search your browser's help section for "cookies" to find specific instructions.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Changes will be noted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
More Information
For more details about how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.
Questions? Contact us at privacy@aibusinessguide.com.