Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 10/24/2025

Effective Date: 10/24/2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website or use our app. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our services.

This Cookie Policy explains how Ausmo AAC uses cookies and similar technologies in compliance with applicable laws including GDPR (EU), ePrivacy Directive, CCPA (California), and other relevant regulations.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website and app to function properly.

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (no consent required)

Examples:

  • Session management and user authentication
  • Security features and fraud prevention
  • Load balancing and performance optimization
  • Remembering your language preferences

Retention: Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies may last up to 1 year.

Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how users interact with our website and app.

Legal Basis: Consent (opt-in required)

Examples:

  • Google Analytics (anonymized data)
  • Page views and user journey tracking
  • Feature usage statistics
  • Performance monitoring

Retention: Up to 2 years

Functional Cookies

Purpose: Enhance your experience by remembering your preferences.

Legal Basis: Consent (opt-in required)

Examples:

  • Accessibility settings (high contrast, font size)
  • Custom app configurations
  • Theme preferences
  • Communication board layouts

Retention: Up to 1 year

Marketing Cookies

Purpose: Deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

Legal Basis: Consent (opt-in required)

Examples:

  • Social media integration
  • Advertising network cookies
  • Remarketing and retargeting
  • Conversion tracking

Retention: Up to 1 year

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. We have no control over these cookies. Here are the main third-party services we use:

Google Analytics

Purpose: Website analytics and user behavior tracking

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out

App Store Analytics

Purpose: App download and usage statistics

Platforms: Apple App Store, Google Play Store

Data: Anonymized usage data and crash reports

4. Your Cookie Choices

4.1 Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best experience
  • Essential Only: Only allow necessary cookies
  • Customize: Choose specific cookie categories
  • Learn More: Read detailed information about each cookie type

4.2 Managing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Clicking the cookie settings link in our footer
  • Using the cookie preference center in the app
  • Clearing cookies in your browser settings
  • Contacting us at privacy@ausmoapp.com

4.3 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

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

5. Regional Compliance

5.1 European Union (GDPR/ePrivacy)

  • We require explicit consent for non-essential cookies
  • Consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous
  • You can withdraw consent at any time
  • We provide clear information about cookie purposes

5.2 California (CCPA/CPRA)

  • We provide opt-out mechanisms for cookie-based advertising
  • We disclose cookie usage in our privacy policy
  • We respect "Do Not Sell" requests
  • We provide clear information about data sharing

5.3 Other Regions

We comply with applicable cookie laws in all jurisdictions where we operate, including LGPD (Brazil), PIPL (China), POPIA (South Africa), and others.

6. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

For users under 13, we:

  • Only use essential cookies necessary for app functionality
  • Require verifiable parental consent for any additional cookies
  • Do not use behavioral advertising cookies
  • Provide parents with control over their child's cookie preferences

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data:

  • Encryption of sensitive cookie data
  • Secure transmission protocols (HTTPS)
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and monitoring

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes through our website or app.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@ausmoapp.com

Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567

Address: 123 Communication Ave, Accessibility City, AC 12345