Cookie Policy

1. About This Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Autonode Interactive LLP ("we," "us," "our," or "Company"), a Limited Liability Partnership registered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, uses cookies and similar technologies on our website autonode.site. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

2.1 Types of Cookies

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by our website directly
• Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services we use

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

• Security: To protect against fraud and ensure secure connections
• Session Management: To maintain your session as you navigate our site
• Load Balancing: To distribute traffic across our servers
• CSRF Protection: To prevent cross-site request forgery attacks

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization:

• Theme Preferences: To remember your dark/light mode setting
• Language Preferences: To remember your language choice
• Form Data: To temporarily store form information
• Accessibility Settings: To remember accessibility preferences

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

• Usage Analytics: To track page views, session duration, and user flow
• Performance Monitoring: To identify and fix technical issues
• Content Optimization: To understand which content is most valuable to visitors
• Conversion Tracking: To measure the effectiveness of our content and calls-to-action

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant content and track marketing effectiveness:

• Interest Tracking: To understand visitor interests and preferences
• Campaign Attribution: To track which marketing channels bring visitors
• Retargeting: To show relevant content to past visitors on other websites
• Social Media Integration: To enable social sharing and tracking

4. Specific Cookies We Use

5. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

5.1 Calendly

We use Calendly for appointment scheduling. Calendly may set cookies to enhance the booking experience and track usage of their service.

5.2 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand website usage and improve our services. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about visitor behavior.

5.3 Social Media Platforms

Social media sharing buttons may set cookies from platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and others to enable sharing functionality and track engagement.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

6.3 Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
• Do Not Track: Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings
• Advertising Opt-out: Visit industry opt-out pages for advertising cookies

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:

• Essential Cookies: Disabling these may prevent the website from functioning properly
• Functional Cookies: You may lose personalization features and preferences
• Analytics Cookies: We won't be able to improve our website based on usage data
• Marketing Cookies: You may see less relevant content and offers

8. Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can manage tracking through:

• iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
• Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
• Mobile Browsers: Similar cookie settings as desktop browsers

9. Data Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Stored for the duration specified in the cookie settings
• Analytics Data: Typically retained for 26 months
• Marketing Data: Varies by service, typically 1-2 years

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or any other means.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

12. Your Rights

Under applicable privacy laws, you have rights regarding your personal data collected through cookies, including:

• Right to access information about cookies used
• Right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• Right to request deletion of cookie data
• Right to object to certain types of tracking

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: