What Are Cookies and Why We Use Them

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help us remember your preferences and improve your experience on aiinnovationscore.com. We use several types of tracking technologies to make our financial analysis tools work better for you.

When you're analyzing complex financial statements or comparing multiple companies, cookies help us remember your dashboard settings, preferred chart types, and recently viewed reports. This means you don't have to reconfigure everything each time you log in.

How Tracking Technologies Function

Our tracking systems work quietly in the background, collecting information about how you navigate through our platform. This includes which financial metrics you view most often, how long you spend analyzing particular reports, and which features you find most valuable.

We also use pixel tags and web beacons to understand email engagement when we send you market updates or platform notifications. These tiny, invisible images help us know if our communications are reaching you effectively.

Types of Data Collection We Use

Specific Examples of Data Enhancement

Here's how tracking improves your actual experience: If you frequently analyze retail companies, our system learns this preference and can suggest relevant peer comparisons or industry benchmarks. When you consistently use certain financial ratios, we'll prioritize those in your dashboard layout.

Our analytics also help us identify when users struggle with particular features. For instance, if many people abandon a report halfway through, we investigate whether the interface needs simplification or if additional guidance would help.

Data Retention and Storage

Where Your Data Lives

We store data on secure servers located in Japan and use cloud infrastructure that meets international security standards. All data transmission is encrypted, and access is restricted to authorized team members who need it for platform operation and improvement.

We don't sell your personal information to third parties. Any data sharing occurs only with service providers who help us operate the platform, and they're bound by strict confidentiality agreements.

Managing Your Privacy Preferences

Account-Level Privacy Controls

Within your AIInnovationScore account, you can access detailed privacy settings to control email communications, data sharing preferences, and analytics participation. These settings override general browser configurations for our specific platform.

You can also request a complete copy of your data or ask us to delete your information entirely. We typically process these requests within 30 days, though some data may be retained for legal compliance as required by Japanese privacy regulations.

Updates and Changes to This Policy

We review this policy regularly and update it as our platform evolves or when regulations change. Major changes will be communicated through email notification and prominent notices on the platform at least 30 days before they take effect.

Minor clarifications or additions typically don't require advance notice, but we'll always update the effective date at the top of this page so you know when changes were made.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically, especially if you have concerns about how your data is being used. Understanding our practices helps you make informed decisions about your privacy preferences.