Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 1, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Aokirana ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit aokirana.com (the "Site"). By continuing to use our Site, you acknowledge and agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide information to site owners.
Cookies can be "session cookies," which are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies," which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our Site:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. They enable core features such as security, account authentication, and session management. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided. These cookies do not require your consent.
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users receive error messages. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous. We use this data solely to improve how the Site works.
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language, region settings, or display preferences. They enable us to provide a more personalized experience. Information collected by these cookies may be anonymized and cannot track your activity on other websites.
2.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies record your visit to the Site, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We may use this information to make the Site and any advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose.
2.5 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the operation of these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party's privacy and cookie policies for more information.
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Strictly Necessary | Maintains your active session and login state | Session |
| csrf_token | Strictly Necessary | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| user_prefs | Functionality | Stores your display and language preferences | 12 months |
| _analytics | Performance | Tracks aggregated usage data to improve Site performance | 24 months |
| consent_status | Strictly Necessary | Records your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| _ga | Performance | Distinguishes unique users for analytics reporting | 24 months |
| _gid | Performance | Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited | 24 hours |
4. Similar Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies, including:
- Web Beacons: Small transparent image files embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track whether a page has been viewed or an email has been opened.
- Local Storage: A browser feature that allows data to be stored locally on your device, used to preserve session state and preferences.
- Pixel Tags: Tiny graphic files that track user behavior and measure the effectiveness of our content and communications.
- Device Fingerprinting: A technique that collects information about your device's configuration to identify it across sessions for security and fraud prevention purposes.
5. How We Use Cookie Information
The information collected through cookies and similar technologies is used to:
- Ensure the Site operates correctly and securely
- Authenticate users and maintain active sessions
- Remember your settings and preferences across visits
- Analyze Site traffic and user behavior in aggregate form
- Improve the functionality, content, and performance of the Site
- Deliver relevant content and personalized experiences
- Detect and prevent fraudulent activity and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations
6. Managing and Controlling Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:
6.1 Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You may use this tool to accept or decline specific categories of cookies. You can revisit and update your preferences at any time through the cookie settings link available on our Site.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain types, or notify you when a cookie is set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site and limit your access to certain features.
Guidance on managing cookies in common browsers:
6.3 Opt-Out Tools
For analytics and advertising cookies placed by third parties, you may use industry opt-out tools to limit data collection. These tools do not remove cookies but prevent your data from being used for certain purposes.
7. Retention of Cookie Data
Cookie data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until their expiry date or until you delete them. Analytics and preference data derived from cookies is retained in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
8. Third-Party Services
Our Site may include features and content provided by third-party services, such as analytics providers, payment processors, and embedded media. These third parties may set their own cookies on your device when you interact with their features. We do not control these third-party cookies and are not responsible for their use. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services you interact with through our Site.
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals, as no uniform standard for recognizing and implementing DNT requests has been established. We will update this policy if such a standard is adopted in the future.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children through cookies or any other means. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
11. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Your continued use of the Site after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Aokirana
70 Cedar St S, Timmins, ON P4N 2G6, Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 905 625 7691
Website: aokirana.com