StockRatings.ai Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how StockRatings.ai ("we" or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We are committed to transparency and compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant U.S. privacy laws. In summary, our site itself does not set any first-party cookies for its own purposes; however, we use Google Analytics (a third-party analytics service) which may place cookies on your device. These analytics cookies help us understand user behavior on our site and improve our content and services. We will only use non-essential cookies (such as analytics cookies) after obtaining your consent, as required by law.

Cookies are small text files that websites place on a visitor's computer or mobile device. These files enable the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit. For example, cookies can recall your preferences or track your interactions with the site. Cookies are widely used to make websites function efficiently, to provide analytical information to owners, and to improve user experience.

Essential Cookies:

These are cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function or to remember your cookie preferences. In general, StockRatings.ai does not actively use any first-party cookies for site functionality or login, since we do not have user accounts on the site. However, if you consent to cookies, we may use a simple cookie to record that you have accepted our Cookie Policy (so that the consent banner will not reappear on every visit). This type of cookie is considered essential for compliance purposes, as it remembers your choice regarding cookies.

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics):

These are third-party cookies set by Google Analytics, which we use to collect information about how visitors use our site. Google Analytics cookies allow us to measure traffic and user interactions on our pages, helping us understand what content is useful and how to improve our website's content and features. The data collected is aggregated and does not identify you personally – Google Analytics reports general statistics without revealing individual identities. For example, Google Analytics sets a cookie called "_ga" which distinguishes unique visitors and persists for about 2 years. All Google Analytics cookies on our site are set by Google on our behalf (as a third-party service provider). We do not use these cookies for any purpose other than analytics (we do not use them for advertising or profiling). For more details on Google Analytics' data practices, you can review Google's own explanations (see Google's "How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services" page) and Google's Privacy Policy.

We do not use any advertising or marketing cookies on StockRatings.ai. Aside from the essential and analytics cookies described above, no other categories of cookies (such as targeting/advertising cookies or social media cookies) are employed at this time.

User Consent:

When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent notice (banner). We do not deploy Google Analytics cookies (or any other non-essential cookies) until you have actively given consent by interacting with the banner (for example, by clicking "Accept"). In accordance with GDPR requirements, we seek your explicit consent before enabling analytics cookies. If you choose to decline analytics cookies, Google Analytics will remain disabled and no analytics cookies will be placed on your device. (Essential cookies, if any, that are required for the site to operate or remember your preferences may be used without consent as permitted by law.)

Managing Your Preferences:

You have the right to control and manage cookies at any time. If you initially consent to analytics cookies but later change your mind, you can withdraw your consent by clearing or blocking cookies in your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to remove existing cookies and block third-party cookies from being set in the future. Please note that deleting cookies will remove the Google Analytics cookies from your device; if you visit our site again, the consent banner will reappear, allowing you to make a new choice.

Additionally, Google provides an opt-out option for Google Analytics. If you do not want Google Analytics to collect data from your browser, you can install the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add‑on. This add-on, once installed in your browser, prevents Google Analytics JavaScript from running and using its cookies on any website you visit (including StockRatings.ai).

Effect on Site Functionality:

Declining or disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the core features of our website. StockRatings.ai will remain accessible and functional. The only consequence is that our analytics will have incomplete data about your visit, which is perfectly okay – we respect your decision, and no analytics information will be collected without your consent.

For more information on how Google uses data collected via cookies, please refer to Google's resources. In particular, Google's page on "How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services" provides details on what information Google collects (such as your IP address and page URL when we use Google Analytics) and how Google may use it. You can also review the Google Privacy Policy for a broader understanding of Google's data practices. These links are provided to help you make an informed decision about consenting to analytics cookies.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time (for example, if we add new cookies or services, or to reflect changes in law). The "Last updated" date at the top of this Policy indicates when the latest changes were made. If any material changes are made, we may provide a prominent notice (such as on our homepage or via the consent banner). We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies on StockRatings.ai, please contact us. You can reach us by email at support@stockratings.ai or through the contact form on our website. We will be happy to assist you and provide any additional information you may need.