Effective Date: 23 April 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Stoian GIS and AI Consulting L.L.C, trading as Stoian Co. (“Stoian”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit www.stoian.co (the “Site”). It should be read together with our [Privacy Policy].
1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device to store information about your visit. They help the Site remember your actions and preferences (such as login and language) over a period of time so you don’t have to re‑enter them whenever you come back.
We only use two categories of cookies:
- Necessary cookies – required for security and core functionality.
- Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve it.
We do not use cookies for advertising or personal profiling.
2 Cookies We Use
2.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential to operate the Site and protect it from malicious activity. They cannot be switched off in our systems.
| Cookie ID | Domain | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _GRECAPTCHA | google.com | 6 months | Google reCAPTCHA identifies bots and prevents spam. |
| ajs_anonymous_id | segment.io | Never expires | Segment counts unique visitors (anonymous). |
| ajs_user_id | segment.io | Never expires | Segment tracks usage/events for performance. |
| __cf_bm | cloudflare.com | 1 hour | Cloudflare Bot‑Management identifier. |
| cookieyes‑consent | stoian.co | 1 year | Remembers each visitor’s consent settings. |
| __cfruid | cloudflare.com | Session | Cloudflare routes legitimate traffic. |
| rc::a | google.com | Never expires | Persistent bot detection (reCAPTCHA). |
| rc::f | google.com | Never expires | Fraud‑prevention token (reCAPTCHA). |
| rc::c | google.com | Session | Session‑level bot test (reCAPTCHA). |
| rc::b | google.com | Session | Session‑level bot test (reCAPTCHA). |
| __Secure‑ENID | google.com | 1 year 1 month | Secure Google session authentication. |
2.2 Analytics Cookies (Requires Consent)
These cookies allow us to measure traffic and performance so we can enhance the Site. They are loaded only after you accept Analytics cookies in the consent banner.
| Cookie ID | Domain | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | google.com | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Google Analytics visitor/session counter. |
| _ga_* | google.com | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Stores and counts page views. |
| _gcl_au | google.com | 3 months | Google Tag Manager test of ad/feature efficiency. |
3 Managing Your Preferences
When you first visit the Site, a CookieYes banner lets you accept or reject Analytics cookies. Necessary cookies are always active because the Site will not function without them.
You can change or withdraw consent at any time by clicking Cookie Settings in the banner (or the floating icon) and adjusting the Analytics toggle.
In addition, most browsers allow you to delete or block cookies altogether through their settings. Helpful links:
- Chrome – https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
- Safari – https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
- Firefox – https://support.mozilla.org/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
- Edge – https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge
Blocking Necessary cookies may break core Site functions (e.g., security protections). Blocking Analytics cookies will not affect basic usage but will limit our ability to improve the Site.
4 Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation or our business. The “Effective Date” at the top indicates when it was last revised. If we make material changes, we will post a prominent notice on the Site.
5 Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@stoian.co or:
Stoian GIS and AI Consulting L.L.C
Office E‑39, Third Industrial Area, Al Quoz, Dubai, UAE
