This Cookie Policy explains how Autism Allies (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use.

When you access our website, small data files known as cookies may be stored on your device. Cookies are widely used to ensure websites function properly, improve user experience, analyze website performance, and support security and marketing activities. Cookies can be temporary (session cookies that expire when you close your browser) or persistent (stored on your device until deleted or expired).

We use cookies to ensure that our website operates as expected. Essential cookies enable core functionality such as page navigation, secure access to protected areas, and form submissions. Without these cookies, the website may not function correctly. These cookies do not require user consent in many jurisdictions because they are necessary for the operation of the site.

In addition to essential cookies, we may use performance and analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect aggregated information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and any technical issues encountered. This data helps us improve website functionality, optimize content, and enhance the overall user experience. The information collected is anonymized and does not directly identify individual users.

We may also use functionality cookies to remember your preferences, such as language selection, region, or previously entered information. These cookies allow us to provide a more personalized experience and save you time during future visits.

With your consent, we may use marketing or advertising cookies to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns. These cookies track browsing behavior across websites and may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners. They help ensure that advertisements are more relevant to your interests and prevent the same ads from appearing repeatedly.

Some cookies on our website may be placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These may include analytics providers, embedded content (such as videos), social media integrations, or payment processors. These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how your data is handled.

You have the right to control and manage your cookie preferences. When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also modify your preferences at any time through the cookie settings available on our website. In addition, most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings, including deleting existing cookies, blocking certain types of cookies, or notifying you before cookies are stored. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the website.

We retain cookie data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The duration of storage depends on the type of cookie and its purpose.