Cookie Policy Sections
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files (typically under 4KB) that websites store on your device when you visit them. They contain data that helps the website remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, login state, or the pages you've visited.
Cookies come in several flavors:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them manually
- First-party cookies: Set by the website you're visiting (in our case, aierrorhub.com)
- Third-party cookies: Set by other services embedded on the page (analytics providers, ad networks)
Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, pixel tags, and web beacons. This policy covers all of these under the general term "cookies" for simplicity.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for four main purposes:
- Making the site work — some features require cookies (dark mode preference, session state)
- Understanding how visitors use the site — analytics helps us improve content and identify problems
- Delivering relevant advertising — supporting our free content model
- Remembering your preferences — so you don't have to reset preferences every visit
You can disable most cookies without breaking the site. Essential cookies (used to remember your dark mode preference and session state) are required for basic functionality — disabling them will affect your experience but the site will still work.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
4. Detailed Cookie List
Here's every cookie you might encounter on AI Error Hub, its purpose, duration, and provider:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
aeh_theme | Remembers dark/light mode preference | 1 year | Essential |
aeh_session | Session identifier for site functionality | Session | Essential |
aeh_consent | Records your cookie consent choices | 6 months | Essential |
_ga | Google Analytics 4 — user distinction (anonymized) | 2 years | Analytics |
_ga_<property> | Google Analytics 4 — session state | 2 years | Analytics |
_gid | Google Analytics — user distinction (24-hour) | 24 hours | Analytics |
plausible | Plausible Analytics — anonymous visit count | None (cookie-free) | Analytics |
__gads | Google AdSense — ad targeting | 13 months | Advertising |
__gpi | Google Publisher — ad selection | 13 months | Advertising |
IDE | Google DoubleClick — ad measurement | 13 months | Advertising |
__cf_bm | Cloudflare Bot Management | 30 minutes | Essential (Security) |
cf_clearance | Cloudflare Challenge verification | 1 year | Essential (Security) |
__stripe_mid | Stripe fraud prevention (only on payment pages) | 1 year | Essential |
beehiiv_sub | Newsletter subscription session | Session | Essential |
This list is updated whenever we add or remove services. If you spot a cookie not listed here, please let us know.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on AI Error Hub are set by third-party services embedded on our pages. We share information about your use of our site with these third parties, who may combine it with other information you've provided to them or that they've collected from your use of their services.
Third-Party Services That May Set Cookies
- Google Analytics: Website usage analytics — Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense: Advertising — Ads Policy
- Cloudflare: CDN, security, DDoS protection — Privacy Policy
- Vercel: Website hosting — Privacy Policy
- Beehiiv: Newsletter delivery — Privacy Policy
- Giscus (GitHub): Comment system — Privacy Policy
- Ezoic / Mediavine (future): Ad optimization
We do not control third-party cookies. To disable them, use the opt-out links in Section 7 or your browser's cookie settings.
6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how in the most common browsers:
Disabling all cookies may affect site functionality: your dark mode preference won't be remembered, your consent choices will reset on every visit, and some features (like the newsletter signup) may not work correctly. Disabling only third-party cookies has minimal impact on functionality.
7. Opting Out of Advertising Cookies
You can opt out of personalized advertising through these industry-wide programs:
Advertising Opt-Out Tools
- Google Ads Settingsadssettings.google.com
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)optout.aboutads.info
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA)youronlinechoices.eu (EU)
- Digital Advertising Alliance of Canadayouradchoices.ca
Opting out of personalized advertising does not eliminate ads — you'll still see ads, but they won't be tailored based on your browsing behavior across sites.
8. Cookie Consent
For visitors from the European Union, United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions requiring cookie consent, we display a cookie consent banner on your first visit. You can:
- Accept All: Enables essential, analytics, advertising, and preference cookies
- Reject Non-Essential: Only essential cookies are set; analytics, advertising, and preferences are blocked
- Customize: Choose which categories to enable
- Change Later: Access your consent preferences via the "Cookie Preferences" link in our footer
For visitors from regions without mandatory consent requirements, cookies are enabled by default per industry practice. You can still adjust preferences via the "Cookie Preferences" footer link.
9. GDPR and ePrivacy Compliance
AI Error Hub aims to comply with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — Regulation (EU) 2016/679
- ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC — as amended by Directive 2009/136/EC
- UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
Under these frameworks, we:
- Request explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies (for applicable jurisdictions)
- Provide clear information about each cookie's purpose and duration
- Allow users to easily withdraw consent
- Do not use dark patterns to influence consent choices
- Maintain records of consent as required
- Honor user rights including access, correction, and deletion
For details on your privacy rights, see our Privacy Policy.
10. Cookie Retention Periods
Cookies expire based on their type:
| Cookie Category | Typical Retention |
|---|---|
| Session cookies | Deleted when browser closes |
| Essential preference cookies | 6 months to 1 year |
| Analytics cookies (Google) | Up to 2 years |
| Advertising cookies | 13 months (per Google policy) |
| Security cookies (Cloudflare) | 30 minutes to 1 year depending on purpose |
| Consent cookies | 6 months (then re-prompted) |
11. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal that expresses a user preference not to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As a result:
- We do not currently respond to DNT signals as a matter of policy
- We instead rely on the explicit consent mechanism described in Section 8
- If industry standards evolve, we will update this policy accordingly
To limit tracking, we recommend using the browser cookie controls (Section 6) or advertising opt-outs (Section 7).
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
- The cookies we use (adding or removing services)
- Applicable laws and regulations
- Industry best practices
- Our business operations
When we update this policy, we'll:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- For material changes, display a notice on our homepage for 30 days
- Re-request consent if the changes materially expand cookie usage
13. Contact Us About Cookies
Questions about our cookie usage or want to exercise your rights?
We use the minimum cookies necessary to run the site well. We prefer privacy-first analytics (Plausible) where possible. We give you clear controls and honor your choices. If you spot something in our cookie policy that could be more transparent, tell us — we'll improve it.
Related pages:
- Privacy Policy — Comprehensive privacy practices
- Terms & Conditions — Legal terms of use
- Affiliate Disclosure — How affiliate links work
- Disclaimer — Content accuracy and third-party disclaimers