Cookie Policy
Last Updated: [June 9, 2025]
ATAMARS (“we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website [www.atamars.com] (the "Website") to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and support our artificial intelligence research and development activities. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy is part of our broader [Privacy Policy](insert link to Privacy Policy).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (e.g., computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our Website. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you interact with the Website, and improve our services. We may also use similar technologies, such as web beacons, pixel tags, or local storage, for similar purposes.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize cookies based on their purpose and functionality:
2.1 Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly, such as enabling navigation, securing your access, or remembering your login status.
Examples: Session cookies, authentication cookies.
Opt-Out: These cookies cannot be disabled, as they are critical to the Website’s operation.
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
Purpose: These cookies collect anonymized data about how you use the Website, such as which pages you visit, how long you stay, or how you interact with AI tools or demos. This helps us optimize the Website and improve our research.
Examples: Google Analytics, custom analytics tools.
Opt-Out: You can disable these cookies (see Section 4 below), but doing so may limit our ability to improve the Website.
2.3 Functional Cookies
Purpose: These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences, such as language settings or customized AI tool configurations.
Examples: Preference cookies for UI settings.
Opt-Out: You can disable these cookies, but it may affect personalized features.
2.4 Marketing Cookies
Purpose: These cookies track your browsing behavior to deliver personalized content or advertisements, such as promoting our AI research events or services. They may be set by us or third-party partners.
Examples: Social media pixels, ad network cookies.
Opt-Out: You can disable these cookies to stop personalized ads.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
Ensure the Website operates smoothly and securely.
Analyze usage patterns to improve Website performance and user experience.
Understand how users interact with our AI tools or demos to advance our research and development.
Personalize content, such as tailoring research updates or event invitations to your interests.
Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns (if applicable).
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control how cookies are used on our Website through the following options:
Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our Website, you may see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can revisit these settings at any time by clicking [Insert Link or Instructions, e.g., "Cookie Settings" in the footer].
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Visit your browser’s help menu for instructions. Note that blocking essential cookies may impair Website functionality.
Opt-Out Tools: For analytics or marketing cookies, you can opt out using tools like:
Google Analytics Opt-Out: [Insert Link, e.g., https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout]
Do Not Track (DNT): We respect DNT signals where supported by your browser.
Third-Party Opt-Outs: For third-party cookies (e.g., advertising networks), you can opt out via their respective privacy policies or platforms like the Network Advertising Initiative (http://optout.networkadvertising.org).
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use, such as:
Analytics Providers: E.g., Google Analytics, to track Website performance.
Social Media Platforms: E.g., to enable sharing of our research content on platforms like X.
Advertising Partners: E.g., to promote our AI events or services.
These third parties may process data according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies for details on their cookie practices.
6. Data Storage and Transfers
Cookies may collect data that is stored on servers in [Insert Jurisdiction, e.g., the United States] or other locations. If you are located outside [Insert Jurisdiction], your data may be transferred internationally. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR’s Standard Contractual Clauses for EU users).
7. Cookie Retention
Cookies are stored for varying periods:
Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Stored until they expire (e.g., days, months, or years) or you delete them manually.
Analytics Data: Anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for research purposes.
Specific retention periods are available in our [Privacy Policy](insert link) or upon request.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will post the updated policy on the Website and revise the "Last Updated" date above. Your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: info@atamars.com