Cookie Policy

Last updated: 8/1/2025

This Cookie Policy explains how DocDirector ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at dd.aibud.ca and related services.

What Are Cookies?

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 provide a better user experience.

Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences, login status, and other information that makes your experience more personalized and efficient.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Examples:

  • • Session management and authentication
  • • Security and fraud prevention
  • • Website accessibility features
  • • Load balancing and performance optimization

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.

Examples:

  • • Google Analytics (page views, bounce rate, session duration)
  • • User behavior analysis (heatmaps, click tracking)
  • • Performance monitoring and error tracking
  • • A/B testing and feature usage statistics

Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies are used to deliver personalized advertisements and marketing content. They track your browsing habits across websites to build a profile of your interests.

Examples:

  • • Social media advertising pixels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)
  • • Retargeting and remarketing campaigns
  • • Conversion tracking and attribution
  • • Personalized content recommendations

Third-Party Services

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

Analytics Services:

  • • Google Analytics
  • • Hotjar (user behavior)
  • • Mixpanel (event tracking)

Marketing Services:

  • • Google Ads
  • • Facebook Pixel
  • • LinkedIn Insight Tag

How to Manage Cookies

Through Our Website

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie consent banner or by clicking the button below:

Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Cookies and Site Data

Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

Session CookiesDeleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies1-24 months (varies by purpose)
Analytics CookiesUp to 2 years
Marketing CookiesUp to 1 year

Your Rights

Under various privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), you have the following rights regarding cookies:

  • Right to be informed: Clear information about our cookie usage
  • Right to choose: Opt-in/opt-out of non-essential cookies
  • Right to withdraw consent: Change your preferences at any time
  • Right to deletion: Request removal of your cookie data

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: marketing@aibud.ca

Website: aibud.ca

Address: AI Buddy Lab, Privacy Department