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Cookie Policy
Cookie and localStorage categories used on asianoil.com — necessary, functional, and analytics — plus how to manage your consent preferences.
Last updated: June 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Asian Oil Group uses cookies and similar technologies (including localStorage) on asianoil.com and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. localStorage is a browser storage mechanism we use for similar purposes — storing preferences locally on your device rather than on our servers.
Cookie Categories
Strictly Necessary
Essential for the platform to function. These cannot be disabled via our consent banner.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookie | Maintains login session | Session |
| XSRF-TOKEN | CSRF protection on forms | Session |
| aoip_cookie_consent | Stores consent choices (localStorage) | Persistent |
| Service worker cache | PWA offline shell | Until cache version bump |
Functional
Enhance your experience. Disabling these may affect convenience features but not core access.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Dark/light mode preference | Persistent |
| aoip_a11y | Accessibility widget settings | Persistent |
| pwa-visit-count | PWA install prompt timing | Persistent |
Analytics
Help us understand usage patterns. Loaded only after you consent to the Analytics category.
| Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) | Page views, anonymised IP | Up to 2 years |
| Microsoft Clarity | Session recordings, heatmaps | Up to 1 year |
| Hotjar | Behaviour analytics | Up to 1 year |
Managing Your Preferences
On your first visit, you may accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise by category. You can change your choice at any time via in the site footer.
Third-Party Policies
Analytics providers maintain their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing Google, Microsoft, and Hotjar documentation for details on their data practices.
Contact
Questions about cookies: privacy@asianoil.com
