Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and help us recognize your browser, remember certain information about you, and improve your experience on our website.

Assistral uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

• Essential Website Functionality: Enable core website features and security measures
• User Experience: Remember your preferences, settings, and previous interactions
• Analytics: Understand how visitors use our website to improve performance
• Marketing: Deliver relevant content and measure advertising effectiveness
• Performance: Monitor website speed, functionality, and identify technical issues

These cookies help maintain website security and performance:

• Form security and CSRF protection cookies
• Session management for contact forms
• Rate limiting and anti-bot protection cookies
• Performance optimization cookies

We use various third-party services that may place cookies on your device:

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and usage tracking
• Cal.com: Scheduling and appointment booking service
• Cloudflare: Content delivery network and security services
• Google Apps Script: Form processing service by Google
• ipify.org: IP address detection service for security purposes

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they handle your data.

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted

The duration of persistent cookies varies depending on their purpose, typically ranging from a few days to several years. Most analytics cookies expire after 2 years, while functional cookies may last up to 1 year.

You can opt out of third-party services:

• Google Analytics: You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or disable analytics cookies in your browser settings
• Cal.com: Cookies can be disabled through your browser settings (may affect scheduling functionality)
• Cloudflare: Essential cookies for security and performance cannot be disabled
• Google Apps Script: Contact form functionality may be limited if cookies are disabled

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites not to track users. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to Do Not Track signals.

We are committed to respecting user privacy preferences and are monitoring developments in Do Not Track standards to implement appropriate responses in the future.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Providing notice through our website or services when appropriate

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.