01 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit web pages. They are widely used by modern web platforms to make websites function securely and efficiently, remember user preferences, and provide operational telemetry to website operators.
Cookies may be "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain stored on your device until a defined expiry date or until manually deleted).
02 How Aethel Automation Uses Cookies
Aethel Automation adheres to a strict data-minimization philosophy. We only utilize cookies that serve essential system integrity or measure aggregated site usage without collecting invasive personal tracking profiles. We do not sell your data or utilize cross-site behavioural advertising networks.
Strictly Necessary & Functional
Always ActiveEssential for core site navigation, security token verification, and remembering your cookie consent status. The site cannot function properly without these items.
| Storage Key / Cookie | Provider | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| aethel_cookie_consent | aethelauto.in (browser local storage, not a cookie) | 1 year | Stores whether you approved or declined analytics tracking |
| __cf_bm / cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Up to 30 mins | DDoS protection, bot mitigation, and rate-limiting security |
Analytics & Performance Telemetry
Requires Consent
We use Google Analytics 4 (G-HB4NFVPMY0) to understand how visitors engage with our pages, identify UX drop-off points, and monitor load speeds. IP anonymization and Consent Mode are activated.
| Cookie | Provider | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | 2 years | Distinguishes unique visitors for aggregated session metrics |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | 2 years | Maintains session state and event telemetry |
03 Your Consent & How to Control Cookies
When you first enter our website, our Cookie Consent Manager gives you full authority to Accept All, choose Essential Only, or open Manage Preferences to toggle analytics telemetry individually. Your choice is remembered for 1 year. You may modify your choice at any point using the button below or the permanent link in the website footer:
Additionally, you can configure your web browser settings to block or delete cookies across all websites. Please refer to your browser's documentation (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) for step-by-step guidance.
04 Contact Us Regarding Privacy
If you have any questions, comments, or data inquiries regarding our cookie or privacy practices, please contact our compliance desk directly: