AI Readiness Assessment

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how SimpleXA ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you use our AI Readiness Assessment tool ("Service"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect and use your personal information.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies serve many functions, such as helping us understand how our Service is being used, letting you navigate between pages efficiently, remembering your preferences, and generally improving your user experience.

We also use similar technologies such as:

• Local Storage: Browser storage that persists across sessions
• Session Storage: Temporary storage that expires when you close your browser
• Web Beacons: Small graphics embedded in web pages for tracking purposes

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly and cannot be disabled:

• Session Management: Maintain your assessment progress as you navigate between sections
• Security: Protect against fraudulent activity and ensure secure transmission
• Form Data: Temporarily store your assessment responses to prevent data loss
• Load Balancing: Ensure optimal performance by distributing server load

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization:

• Preference Storage: Remember your language and display preferences
• Assessment State: Save your progress to allow resuming later
• User Interface: Maintain consistent interface settings across sessions
• Accessibility: Store accessibility preferences for improved usability

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how the Service is being used:

• Usage Analytics: Track page views, session duration, and user interactions
• Performance Monitoring: Identify technical issues and optimization opportunities
• Completion Rates: Measure assessment completion and abandonment rates
• Error Tracking: Monitor and resolve technical problems

3.4 Marketing Cookies

Currently, we do not use marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and seek appropriate consent.

4. How We Use Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to enhance your experience:

• Assessment Data: Store your assessment responses locally to prevent data loss if your connection is interrupted
• Progress Tracking: Maintain your position in the assessment across browser sessions
• Report Caching: Temporarily store generated reports for faster access
• Settings Persistence: Remember your preferences between visits

This data is stored only on your device and is automatically synchronized with our servers to ensure data integrity.

5. Third-Party Cookies

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

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

• Block All Cookies: Prevent all cookies from being stored (may affect functionality)
• Delete Existing Cookies: Remove cookies already stored on your device
• Selective Blocking: Choose which types of cookies to accept or reject
• Notification Settings: Receive alerts when cookies are being set

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use our Service:

• Assessment progress may not be saved between sessions
• Your preferences and settings may not be remembered
• Some features may not function properly or may be unavailable
• You may need to re-enter information multiple times

7. Cookie Retention and Expiration

Different cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted
• Essential Cookies: Typically expire after 24 hours or when the session ends
• Functional Cookies: May persist for up to 30 days to maintain your preferences
• Analytics Cookies: Usually expire after 12-24 months

8. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Our legal basis for using cookies depends on the type:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the performance of our contract with you (providing the assessment service)
• Functional Cookies: Based on your consent or our legitimate interest in providing an enhanced user experience
• Analytics Cookies: Based on our legitimate interest in improving our Service and understanding user behavior

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes:

• We will post the updated policy on this page
• We will update the "Last Updated" date
• For material changes, we will provide prominent notice or seek renewed consent where required

10. Contact Us

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