Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

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

2. How We Use Cookies

ACES uses cookies to improve your browsing experience, provide personalized content, analyze website traffic, and serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration	Source
Essential Cookies	Necessary for the website to function properly, enable navigation and access to secure areas	Session	ACES
Performance Cookies	Collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us improve functionality	Up to 2 years	Google Analytics
Functionality Cookies	Remember your preferences and provide enhanced, personalized features	Session	ACES
Advertising Cookies	Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad performance	Up to 2 years	Google AdSense

4. Detailed Cookie Information

4.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as:

• User authentication and login sessions
• Form submissions and data processing
• Security and fraud prevention
• Website navigation and basic features

4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us:

• Count the number of visitors and page views
• Understand which pages are most popular
• Identify technical issues and improve website performance
• Analyze user behavior patterns

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enhance your user experience by remembering:

• Your language and region preferences
• Customized settings and configurations
• Previously entered form data
• Display preferences and layout choices

4.4 Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

Google AdSense cookies include:

• DoubleClick cookies: Used for ad targeting and frequency capping
• IDE cookies: Store user preferences for ad personalization
• NID cookies: Remember your ad preferences
• 1P_JAR cookies: Collect website statistics and track conversion rates

5. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may contain embedded content from third-party services, which may set their own cookies:

Third Party	Service	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Google	AdSense	Advertising and personalization	Google Privacy Policy
Google	Analytics	Website analytics and performance	Google Privacy Policy
Font Awesome	Icon Library	Loading website icons	Font Awesome Privacy

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Allow only first-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Set cookies to expire when you close your browser

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

6.3 Opting Out of Advertising Cookies

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, please note that this may affect your experience on our website:

• Some features may not work properly
• You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
• Personalized content may not be available
• Website performance may be reduced

8. Mobile Device Cookies

Mobile devices and apps may use identifiers similar to cookies. You can control these through your device settings:

8.1 iOS Devices

• Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
• Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising

8.2 Android Devices

• Settings > Google > Ads
• Settings > Privacy > Ads

9. Cookie Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. We may implement a cookie consent banner to provide you with granular control over cookie categories.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

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