Cookie Policy

Effective: 1 July 2025

This policy explains how AetherCloud uses cookies and similar technologies in accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) 2003 and UK GDPR.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website or use a web application. We also use browser localStorage and sessionStorage for similar purposes.

Cookies we use

Essential (strictly necessary — no consent required)

Session authentication token

Keeps you logged in during your session. Expires when you log out or the session ends.

CSRF protection

Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks.

Cookie consent preference

Stores your cookie consent decision.

Functional (require consent)

UI preferences

Remembers settings such as sidebar state or display preferences.

Analytics (require consent)

Anonymised usage analytics

We may use anonymised, aggregated analytics to understand feature usage and improve the platform. No personally identifiable information is included.

Third-party

Google OAuth

If you sign in with Google, Google may set cookies governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

Stripe

When completing checkout or accessing the billing portal, Stripe may set cookies governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy.

Your choices

You can manage cookie preferences via the cookie banner shown on first use. You can also configure your browser to block or delete cookies, though this may affect the functionality of the Service.

Changes

We will update this policy if our cookie use changes and will re-request consent where required.