Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our Service, and improving our platform.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser). They can also be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by other services we use).

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

Essential cookies enable core functionality such as:

• Authentication: Keep you logged in as you navigate through the platform
• Security: Protect against unauthorized access and fraudulent activity
• Session management: Maintain your session state and preferences during your visit
• Load balancing: Distribute traffic across our servers for optimal performance
• API integration: Enable communication with exchange APIs for trading

2.2 Preference Cookies (Optional)

These cookies remember your settings and preferences to personalize your experience:

• Display preferences: Theme selection (light/dark mode), language settings
• Trading preferences: Default risk settings, chart configurations
• Dashboard layout: Widget positions, collapsed/expanded sections
• Notification settings: Alert preferences and communication channels

2.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

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

• Usage analytics: Pages visited, features used, time on site
• Performance monitoring: Page load times, error rates, API response times
• User flow: Navigation patterns, drop-off points, conversion paths
• A/B testing: Compare different versions of features

Note: Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized where possible. We use this information to improve our Service, not to identify individual users.

2.4 Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies track your activity across websites to deliver relevant advertising:

• Advertising: Display targeted ads based on your interests
• Retargeting: Show you ads for our Service on other websites
• Campaign tracking: Measure effectiveness of marketing campaigns
• Affiliate tracking: Track referrals from affiliate partners

3. Other Tracking Technologies

3.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)

Small invisible images embedded in web pages and emails that track:

• Whether emails have been opened
• Which links in emails have been clicked
• Time and date of email interaction
• Device and browser information

3.2 Local Storage

HTML5 local storage allows us to store larger amounts of data locally:

• Trading preferences and dashboard configurations
• Cached market data for improved performance
• Temporary storage of form data

3.3 Session Storage

Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser:

• Form state during multi-step processes
• Temporary trading data
• Session-specific preferences

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with third-party service providers who may set their own cookies. These providers include:

4.1 Analytics Providers

4.2 Advertising Partners

4.3 Support and Communication Tools

5. How to Manage Cookies

5.1 Cookie Preference Center

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookie Preference Center, accessible:

• In your account settings under "Privacy & Cookies"
• Via the cookie banner that appears on your first visit
• By clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

5.3 Mobile Devices

For mobile browsers:

• iOS Safari: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
• Android Chrome: Chrome app → Settings → Site settings → Cookies
• iOS/Android Apps: Device Settings → Privacy → Advertising

5.4 Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. While we respect privacy preferences, there is currently no universal standard for DNT signals. We recommend using our Cookie Preference Center to control tracking.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

6.1 Essential Cookies Disabled

If you disable essential cookies:

• You will not be able to log in or stay logged in
• Trading functionality will not work
• Security features may be compromised
• The platform may not function as intended

6.2 Preference Cookies Disabled

If you disable preference cookies:

• Your settings will not be remembered between sessions
• You'll need to re-configure preferences each visit
• Theme and language choices will reset

6.3 Analytics Cookies Disabled

If you disable analytics cookies:

• We won't be able to track your usage patterns
• Platform improvements may not reflect your needs
• Your experience will not be affected

6.4 Marketing Cookies Disabled

If you disable marketing cookies, you'll still see ads, but they won't be personalized to your interests.

7. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, we ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies through our cookie banner. You can:

• Accept all: Allow all cookies for the best experience
• Reject all: Only essential cookies will be used
• Customize: Choose which categories of cookies to allow

Your consent applies to the domain aitrading.com and will be remembered for 12 months. You can change your preferences at any time.

For users in the EU/EEA and other regions with strict cookie laws, we obtain explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie usage
• New third-party services we integrate
• Updates to applicable laws and regulations
• Improvements to our data practices

When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you via email or platform notification
• Request renewed consent if required by law

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.