Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and your choices to control them.

We at AI Consulting Orlando believe in being clear about how our website works. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use, and how you can control them. It applies to our main site at aiconsultingorlando.net and any subdomains.

We last updated this policy on January 15, 2025. We may update it from time to time, so check back here.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, phone) when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, improve performance, and sometimes show you relevant ads. Think of them like a note the website leaves for itself. Without cookies, basic things like logging in or keeping items in a cart wouldn’t work.

We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which stay until you delete them or they expire).

Types of cookies we use

We group cookies into three categories: essential, analytics, and advertising. Each serves a different purpose.

Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function. Without them, things like page navigation, form submissions, and security features break. We use Cloudflare for security and performance, which sets cookies like __cfduid to identify trusted traffic. LiteSpeed Cache also uses cookies to speed up page loads by caching content. You cannot opt out of essential cookies because they make the site work.

Example: When you fill out our contact form, a session cookie keeps your data safe during submission. That’s essential.

Analytics cookies

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Search Console to understand how visitors use our site. These cookies collect anonymous data like pages visited, time spent, and how you found us. We use this info to improve content and fix broken links. Google Search Console helps us see which search terms bring people here but it doesn’t track individuals.

GA4 uses cookies like _ga and _gid to distinguish users. We have IP anonymization enabled. You can block analytics cookies through our cookie banner or your browser settings.

Advertising cookies

We use Google AdSense to show ads on some parts of our site. AdSense uses cookies like _gcl_au and third-party cookies from Google to serve relevant ads based on your browsing history. This helps keep the site free. You can opt out of personalized ads at any time using the AdChoices icon or our cookie banner.

We also use Forminator for contact forms. It sets a cookie to prevent spam submissions, but this is considered essential. alot of businesses overlook form protection, and we want to keep things secure.

Specific services we use

• Google Analytics 4 (GA4) – analytics, uses _ga, _gid, _gat. Data retention: 14 months. We do not send user data to Google for advertising.
• Google Search Console – analytics, no persistent cookies. Helps us monitor site performance in search results.
• Google AdSense – advertising, uses _gcl_au and third-party cookies. You can opt out via the Ad Settings page.
• LiteSpeed Cache – essential, uses litespeed_vary to serve cached pages quickly.
• Forminator – essential, uses a session cookie to prevent form spam.
• Cloudflare – essential, uses __cf_bm and cf_clearance for security and bot detection.

How to control cookies

When you first visit our site, you see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential ones, or customize your preferences. We respect your choice. If you change your mind later, you can clear your browser cookies and revisit the site to see the banner again.

You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Here are links for the most common browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Note: If you disable essential cookies, our site may not work correctly. For example, forms might fail to submit.

Our stance on third-party cookies

We use third-party cookies only for advertising (Google AdSense). We do not sell your data to other companies. We do not use tracking cookies for social media pixels or retargeting campaigns. We keep things simple.

EU and California references

If you are in the European Union or European Economic Area, we process your cookie data based on your consent (GDPR). Our consent banner is compliant with the ePrivacy Directive. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

If you are a California resident, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). We do not sell your personal information as defined by CCPA. For more details, see our Privacy Policy.

Persona story, Oviedo pediatric clinic

Consider Dr. Maria’s pediatric clinic in Oviedo. She has a five-line phone tree that parents hate. When she visited our site to learn about AI voice agents, her browser stored a cookie from Google Analytics. That cookie told us she read our AI voice agent feasibility assessment page. She later called us (not through a form because she prefers talking to people). We would never of known her name from the cookie, only that someone from Oviedo looked at that page. That’s how we use cookies: broadly, not to track individuals.

We mention this story to illustrate that cookies help us understand what content is useful. Dr. Maria’s interest helped us improve that page. No personal data were collected beyond what’s typical for analytics.

Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the services we use or legal requirements. We will post the updated version here and change the recieve date at the top. We encourage you to review it periodically.

If you have questions about our cookie practices, contact us at info@aiconsultingorlando.net. We’re based in Orlando, Florida, and we take your privacy seriously.

We use cookies to improve your experience, not to track you personally.

You are in control: accept, reject, or customize cookies anytime.

Essential cookies keep our site running. Analytics and ads are optional.

Frequently asked questions

What cookies does AI Consulting Orlando use?

We use essential cookies (Cloudflare, LiteSpeed Cache, Forminator), analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console), and advertising cookies (Google AdSense). You can see the full list in our policy above.

How can I opt out of cookies?

You can use our cookie consent banner when you first visit the site. You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. For AdSense, you can opt out of personalized ads at adssettings.google.com.

Do you sell my cookie data?

No. We do not sell your personal information. We use Google AdSense for ads, but we do not share data with third parties beyond what Google requires.

Is my data stored outside the US?

Some cookies, like those from Google Analytics and Cloudflare, may process data on servers outside the US. We have appropriate safeguards in place, including EU Standard Contractual Clauses for Google services.

Do I need to accept cookies to use your site?

Essential cookies are required for basic functionality. You can reject analytics and advertising cookies, and the site will still work, though some features like cached pages may be affected.