Cookie Policy

At AU-Startups (“we,” “our,” “us”), we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website performance, and deliver personalized content and advertisements. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your options for managing cookies.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

a. Essential Cookies:

Necessary for the operation of our website. They enable basic functions like navigation and access to secure areas.

b. Performance and Analytics Cookies:

Collect information about how you use our website (e.g., pages visited, time spent) to improve performance and user experience.

c. Functional Cookies:

Allow the website to remember your preferences and provide enhanced, personalized features.

d. Advertising Cookies:

Used to deliver relevant ads based on your interests. These cookies may also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

e. Third-Party Cookies:

Set by third parties (e.g., Google AdSense, analytics providers) to track your activity across other websites for advertising and analytics purposes.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Recognize you when you return to our website.
Remember your preferences and settings.
Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Provide you with relevant advertising.
Analyze website performance and usage patterns.

4. Consent to Use Cookies

When you visit our website, we request your consent to use non-essential cookies through a cookie banner. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website. Below are links to manage cookies in popular browsers:

You can also opt out of targeted advertising by visiting the following links:

6. Third-Party Advertising and Analytics

We use third-party services like Google AdSense and Google Analytics, which may place cookies on your device. These cookies help deliver ads tailored to your interests and measure website performance.

For more information, please review:

Google’s Privacy Policy
Google Analytics Opt-Out

7. Data Protection and Privacy

Cookies do not typically contain personal information. However, data collected through cookies may be linked to personal data we hold about you. We handle all data in compliance with our [Privacy Policy].

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with the effective date.