Cookie Policy

Welcome to the Cookie Policy of Ask Kiwi. This page explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookies when you visit our website.

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to collect information about your interactions with our website. This helps us improve our services, customize your experience, and analyze usage patterns. This technical data may also be used to refine our AI-driven content and search features.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary & Session Cookies

These cookies are essential to provide you with secure services such as session authentication, CSRF protection, and account login state. Without these cookies, services like user profiles and receipt history cannot be delivered.

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

We use tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with Ask Kiwi (pages viewed, bounce rates, popular search queries). All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized to help us optimize speed and content relevance.

C. Advertising & Targeting Cookies (Google AdSense)

Google and authorized third-party ad networks use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve relevant advertisements based on a user's prior visits to this site or other websites. These cookies prevent the same ad from reappearing, detect and stop click fraud, and present ads tailored to your general interests.

4. How to Manage and Opt Out of Cookies

You have full control over your cookie preferences:

  • Personalized Ads Opt-Out: You can opt out of personalized Google advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
  • Industry-Wide Ad Opt-Out: Opt out of third-party advertising cookies via the Digital Advertising Alliance at AboutAds.info Choices or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance at Your Online Choices.
  • Browser Controls: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via your browser preferences (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge). Note that blocking essential cookies may affect login functionality.

5. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technical standards or legal obligations. We encourage you to review this page periodically.