Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2026 · Compliant with PECR & UK GDPR
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide analytical information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains how How AI Assist / HAA SYNERGY LIMITED uses cookies and similar technologies on www.howaiassist.com, and how you can manage your preferences. We comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.
2. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms. No consent is required for these cookies under PECR.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| haa_cookie_consent | howaiassist.com | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Persistent (localStorage) | Necessary |
| __session | howaiassist.com | Session management and authentication | Session | Necessary |
3. Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies are set by Google Analytics 4 to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. All data is anonymised — IP addresses are masked before storage. These cookies are only placed after you have given consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users. IP is anonymised. | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains GA4 session state | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (short-term) | 24 hours | Analytics |
Google processes this data in accordance with their Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Cookies We Do NOT Use
We do not use:
- Advertising or targeting cookies
- Social media tracking cookies (social links open in new tabs without embedding trackers)
- Third-party profiling or fingerprinting technologies
- Cookies that track you across other websites
5. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to control cookies:
- Cookie banner: When you first visit our site, a consent banner allows you to accept all, reject non-essential, or customise your preferences. You can change your selection at any time by clearing your browser's local storage.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality.ChromeFirefoxSafariEdge
- Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on for your browser.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our website or legal requirements change. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last updated. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
Questions about our use of cookies?
Contact us at contact@howAIassist.com or visit our Privacy Policy for full details on how we handle your personal data.
You may also contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you have concerns about our use of cookies.