Cookie Policy
Last updated: November 27, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how AI Student Discount ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at aistudentdiscount.com. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, the legal basis for their use, and your rights to control them in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.
1. Data Controller
AI Student Discount is the data controller responsible for cookies placed on this website. If you have any questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your rights, you can contact us at:
Email: support@aistudentdiscount.com
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be:
- First-party cookies: Set by the website you are visiting
- Third-party cookies: Set by a different domain than the one you are visiting
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
3. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
We use cookies based on the following legal grounds under the GDPR:
- Essential cookies: These are strictly necessary for the website to function and do not require your consent (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR - legitimate interests)
- Analytics cookies: We only set these cookies after obtaining your explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR - consent). You can withdraw your consent at any time
4. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Data Collected | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | AI Student Discount (First-party) | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we remember your choice | Consent preferences and timestamp | 12 months | Strictly Necessary |
| mp_* | Mixpanel (Third-party) | Analytics tracking to understand user behavior and improve our service | Pages visited, session duration, device type, browser, anonymized IP address | 12 months | Analytics (Consent Required) |
5. Your Rights and Cookie Control
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding cookies and the personal data they may collect:
- Right to be informed: This policy provides transparent information about our cookie use
- Right of access: You can request details about data collected via cookies
- Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw your consent for analytics cookies at any time
- Right to erasure: You can delete cookies and request we erase associated data
- Right to object: You can object to the processing of your data via cookies
- Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated
Manage Cookie Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below. This will reset your consent and display the cookie banner again:
Browser Settings
You can also control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality:
6. Third-Party Cookies and International Data Transfers
We use Mixpanel for analytics purposes. When you consent to analytics cookies, Mixpanel may set cookies to collect information about how you use our website. This information is used to:
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve our website and user experience
- Understand which pages are most popular
International Data Transfers: Mixpanel is based in the United States. When you consent to analytics cookies, your data may be transferred to the United States. Mixpanel participates in data protection frameworks and implements appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure your data is protected in accordance with GDPR requirements.
For more information about how Mixpanel handles data, please visit Mixpanel's Privacy Policy and Mixpanel's EU Data Processing Addendum.
7. How We Obtain Consent (EU/EEA Visitors)
If you are visiting from the European Union, European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we:
- Detect your location using Cloudflare's geolocation service
- Display a cookie consent banner before setting any non-essential cookies
- Do NOT set analytics cookies until you have given explicit, informed consent
- Provide you with clear options to accept all, reject all, or customize your preferences
- Store your consent decision for 12 months, after which we will ask for your consent again
This approach complies with the GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, and UK GDPR requirements for prior consent before setting non-essential cookies.
8. Data Retention
Cookie consent preferences are stored for 12 months. Analytics data collected through Mixpanel is retained according to Mixpanel's data retention policies. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Reset cookie consent to ensure you are informed of the changes
We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.
10. Contact Us and Complaints
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:
Email: support@aistudentdiscount.com
Website: aistudentdiscount.com
If you are not satisfied with our response or believe we are processing your data unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA). For EU residents, you can find your national DPA at: European Data Protection Board - Members.