Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Aviation Expert GPT, a service provided by ZEXOR DIGITAL, LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our websites, use our web applications, or interact with our digital services (collectively, the "Services").

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which provide additional details about how we collect, use, and protect your information.

By continuing to use our Services, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings or by using our cookie preference center.

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and allow a website to remember information about your visit.

Similar Technologies we use include:

• Local Storage: Data stored locally in your browser that persists between sessions
• Session Storage: Temporary data storage that is cleared when you close your browser
• Web Beacons/Pixels: Small transparent images that track user activity
• Server Logs: Files that record requests made to our servers
• Fingerprinting: Techniques that collect information about your device configuration

These technologies help us provide you with a better user experience, understand how our Services are used, and improve our platform's functionality and security.

We categorize our cookies based on their purpose and duration:

By Purpose:

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Cannot be disabled) These cookies are essential for our Services to function properly and cannot be switched off. They enable core functionality such as:

• User authentication and session management
• Security and fraud prevention
• Load balancing and system stability
• Remembering your privacy preferences
• CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) protection

2. Functional Cookies (Optional) These cookies enhance your user experience by:

• Remembering your preferences (language, timezone, display settings)
• Storing form data temporarily
• Enabling personalized features
• Remembering your dashboard customizations
• Maintaining your theme preferences (dark/light mode)

3. Analytics and Performance Cookies (Optional) These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Services:

• Collecting usage statistics and performance metrics
• Identifying popular features and content
• Tracking user journey and navigation patterns
• Measuring page load times and error rates
• Generating reports for service improvement

4. Marketing and Advertising Cookies (Optional) We use limited marketing cookies to:

• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Provide relevant content recommendations
• Track conversion rates from promotional activities
• Enable social media integration features

Note: We do not use cookies for behavioral advertising or share data with third-party advertisers.

By Duration:

Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted

First-Party Cookies (Set by Aviation Expert GPT):

| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration | |-------------|---------|------|-----------| | aviation-expert-gpt-session | User authentication and session management | Strictly Necessary | Session | | aviation-expert-gpt-csrf | Security protection against cross-site request forgery | Strictly Necessary | Session | | aviation-expert-gpt-preferences | User interface preferences and settings | Functional | 12 months | | aviation-expert-gpt-timezone | User's timezone setting for accurate time displays | Functional | 12 months | | aviation-expert-gpt-theme | Dark/light mode preference | Functional | 12 months | | aviation-expert-gpt-analytics | Usage analytics and performance monitoring | Analytics | 12 months | | aviation-expert-gpt-consent | Cookie consent preferences | Strictly Necessary | 12 months |

Third-Party Cookies:

Google Analytics (Optional)

• Purpose: Website analytics and user behavior tracking
• Data collected: Page views, session duration, user interactions
• Privacy Policy: Google Analytics Privacy
• Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out

Vercel Analytics (Optional)

• Purpose: Performance monitoring and error tracking
• Data collected: Page performance, error logs, basic usage metrics
• Privacy Policy: Vercel Privacy Policy

Note: Third-party cookies are subject to the respective third party's privacy policy and cookie practices.

Your Consent Choices:

Granular Control: We provide you with granular control over cookie categories through our cookie preference center, which you can access at any time.

Consent Withdrawal: You can withdraw your consent for optional cookies at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Implied Consent: By continuing to use our Services after being informed about cookies, you provide implied consent for strictly necessary cookies.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences:

1. Cookie Preference Center Access our cookie preference center to:

• View all cookie categories and their purposes
• Enable or disable optional cookie categories
• Update your preferences at any time
• View detailed information about specific cookies

2. Browser Settings Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

Common Browser Cookie Settings:

• 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 > Cookies and site data

3. Global Privacy Control (GPC) We honor Global Privacy Control signals, which automatically communicate your privacy preferences to websites you visit.

4. Do Not Track We respect Do Not Track browser settings where technically feasible and legally required.

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience with our Services:

Strictly Necessary Cookies:

• Cannot be disabled as they are essential for basic functionality
• Disabling would prevent you from logging in or using core features
• Required for security and system stability

Functional Cookies:

• You may lose personalized settings and preferences
• The interface may not remember your customizations
• Some convenience features may not work properly
• You may need to reconfigure settings each visit

Analytics Cookies:

• Your usage won't contribute to our service improvement efforts
• We may not be able to identify and fix issues affecting your experience
• Performance optimization may be less effective

Marketing Cookies:

• You may see less relevant content recommendations
• We cannot measure the effectiveness of our communications
• Social media integration features may not work

Recommendation: We recommend keeping functional and analytics cookies enabled for the best user experience while respecting your privacy preferences.

Privacy by Design:

Our cookie implementation follows privacy by design principles:

• Data Minimization: We only collect data necessary for specified purposes
• Purpose Limitation: Cookies are used only for their stated purposes
• Storage Limitation: We retain cookie data only as long as necessary
• Security: All cookie data is protected with appropriate security measures

International Data Transfers:

Some of our cookie data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

• EU-US Data Privacy Framework compliance for US transfers
• Standard Contractual Clauses with third-party processors
• Adequacy decisions where applicable

Your Rights:

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding cookie data:

• Access: Request information about cookies and data collected
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate cookie-related data
• Erasure: Request deletion of cookie data (except strictly necessary)
• Portability: Receive your cookie preference data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to cookie processing based on legitimate interests

Data Retention:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Retained for the duration specified in the cookie table
• Preference settings: Retained until you change them or delete your account
• Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized after 26 months

Our Services are not directed to children under 16 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies.

COPPA Compliance: We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and do not knowingly use cookies to collect information from children under 13.

Parental Rights: If you believe your child has been using our Services and cookies have been set, please contact us immediately at privacy@Aviation Expert GPT so we can delete any associated data.

Age Verification: By using our Services, you confirm you are at least 16 years old or have appropriate parental consent.

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services that have their own cookie policies:

External Links: When you click on external links, you leave our Services and are subject to the privacy and cookie policies of the destination website.

Embedded Content: Third-party content embedded in our Services (such as videos, maps, or social media widgets) may set their own cookies.

Social Media Integration: Social media buttons and plugins may track your activity across websites, subject to their respective privacy policies.

Payment Processors: When processing payments, our payment partners may set their own cookies for transaction security and fraud prevention.

Disclaimer: We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review their cookie policies before interacting with their content.

Third-Party Opt-Out Resources:

• Network Advertising Initiative
• Digital Advertising Alliance
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

Notification of Changes:

• Material Changes: We will notify you of significant changes through email, in-app notifications, or prominent notices on our Services at least 30 days before they take effect
• Minor Changes: Non-material updates may be posted without advance notice
• Last Updated Date: The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised

Your Acceptance:

• Continued use of our Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy
• If you disagree with changes, you may adjust your cookie preferences or discontinue using our Services
• You can always review the current version of this policy on our website

Version History: Previous versions of this Cookie Policy are available upon request for your reference.

Review Reminder: We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.

This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy and data protection laws, including:

European Union:

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): Ensuring lawful basis for cookie processing and respecting individual rights
• ePrivacy Directive: Requiring consent for non-essential cookies
• Cookie Law: Providing clear information and obtaining appropriate consent

United States:

• CCPA/CPRA (California Privacy Laws): Transparency about personal information collection through cookies
• COPPA: Protecting children's privacy online
• Various State Privacy Laws: Compliance with emerging state-level privacy requirements

Other Jurisdictions: We also consider privacy requirements in other regions where our Services are available and strive to meet or exceed local standards.

Regulatory Updates: As privacy laws evolve, we will update our practices and this policy to maintain compliance while providing excellent service to our users.

Cross-Border Compliance: Given the global nature of the internet, we aim to implement practices that respect privacy principles across all jurisdictions where our Services are accessible.

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Privacy Team: Email: privacy@Aviation Expert GPT Subject Line: Cookie Policy Inquiry

Mailing Address: ZEXOR DIGITAL, LLC Attn: Privacy Department - Cookie Policy 1111B S Governors Ave STE 39570, Dover, DE 19904 United States

Phone: 866-767-5850

Online Contact: You can also reach us through our Contact Form - please select "Privacy/Cookie Inquiry" as your inquiry type.

Response Time: We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 days (or sooner if required by applicable law).

Cookie Preference Center: Access our cookie management tools directly through the cookie banner on our website or through your account settings.

Technical Support: For technical issues related to cookie settings or browser compatibility, please contact our technical support team through your account dashboard.

Accessibility: If you need this Cookie Policy in an alternative format due to accessibility needs, please let us know and we'll provide it in a format that works for you.