Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 22, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how AIOU Studio (“we”, “our”, or “us”), operating at aioustudio.net, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. By continuing to use AIOU Studio, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits and remember certain information about your preferences or actions. Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information and cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your computer.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of aioustudio.net. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and access to protected areas. The site cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
- Purpose: Website functionality, security, and session management
- Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close your browser)
- Third-party access: None
2. Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect anonymised information such as the number of visitors, the pages they visit, the time spent on each page, and the source of their visit. This data helps us improve the content and usability of AIOU Studio.
- Provider: Google LLC
- Cookie names: _ga, _ga_*, _gid, _gat
- Purpose: Measuring website traffic and user behaviour (anonymised)
- Duration: Up to 2 years (_ga), 24 hours (_gid)
- Data collected: Pages viewed, session duration, device type, general geographic region (country/city level). No personally identifiable information is collected.
- Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy
- Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
3. Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
We participate in the Google AdSense advertising programme. Google may set cookies to serve relevant advertisements to visitors of aioustudio.net and to measure the effectiveness of those advertisements. Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website and other websites.
- Provider: Google LLC (via DoubleClick / AdSense)
- Cookie names: __gads, __gpi, IDE, DSID, FLC, AID, TAID, ANID
- Purpose: Delivering relevant advertisements, measuring ad performance
- Duration: Up to 13 months
- Data collected: Browsing behaviour, interests (via Google's advertising network). Google's use of advertising cookies enables it to serve ads based on your visit to this site and other sites on the Internet.
- Opt-out: Visit Google Ads Settings or Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
4. Preference / Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference, accessibility settings, or display preferences) to provide a more personalised experience.
- Purpose: Remembering user preferences
- Duration: Up to 1 year
- Third-party access: None — stored locally in your browser
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, third parties may also set cookies on your device through content embedded on our pages, including Google Analytics and Google AdSense. These third parties have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them:
How to Control Cookies
You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Note that disabling cookies may prevent you from taking full advantage of all features on our website.
Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. AIOU Studio acknowledges DNT signals. Where technically possible, we will honour DNT requests by disabling non-essential analytics tracking.
Cookie Summary Table
| Category | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Opt-out? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | AIOU Studio | Site functionality | Session | No |
| Analytics | Google Analytics | Traffic analysis | Up to 2 years | Yes |
| Advertising | Google AdSense | Relevant ads | Up to 13 months | Yes |
| Preferences | AIOU Studio | User preferences | Up to 1 year | Via browser |
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was most recently revised.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our Contact page.