Baidu AI Cloud International Cookies Statement

This Cookies Statement is intended to explain the specific ways in which Baidu AI Cloud (hereinafter referred to as “we”) uses Cookies and similar technologies (collectively referred to as “Cookies”), including using these technologies to store specific information related to you and to track your visits to our Baidu AI Cloud International website.

Definition of Cookies

When you visit Baidu AI Cloud International, small text files called Cookies are generated on your device. Cookies serve multiple purposes: they help us remember your preferences, enhance platform functionality, and collect relevant data for analysis and advertising. Additionally, we may use Cookies to store specific information generated during your use of certain cloud services (which is part of the service functionality) to optimize or enhance your experience with the relevant services.

Categories and Use of Cookies

We use both first-party and third-party Cookies for various reasons. Certain Cookies are set for technical requirements and are essential for the proper functioning of Baidu AI Cloud International. These Cookies are referred to as necessary Cookies. In addition, other Cookies help us develop platform functionality or enhance visitors' user experience. The specific categories and purposes are as follows:

Essential Cookies: These Cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of the website, such as enabling secure login and accelerating content loading.

Functional Cookies: These Cookies allow us to remember your login details and preferences (such as the language and region you have chosen), thereby providing you with enhanced and personalized features.

Performance/Statistics Cookies: These Cookies are used to analyze your use of the website, enabling us to evaluate and improve our performance. At the same time, they may also be used to optimize the customer experience on this website. For example, through these Cookies, we can obtain information about website usage and which content receives the highest traffic.

Advertising Cookies: These cookies are designed to provide tailored advertisements that resonate with your interests and evaluate the effectiveness of our advertising initiatives. We will track your browsing activities and share relevant data with advertisers to provide you with targeted advertising content.

First-Party Cookies Description

Cookies set by the website owner (i.e., Baidu AI Cloud) are referred to as "First-Party Cookies". Only the website owner has access to the first-party Cookies they set.

Third-Party Cookies Description

Third-party Cookies are placed by third-party providers. Some third-party Cookies are used to provide practical services, such as the “Sign in with Google” feature; others may be used to gain deeper insights into your use of the platform, or are set by advertising providers to display personalized advertisements. The parties that set these third-party Cookies are able to recognize your device when you visit the Baidu AI Cloud International website as well as other websites they collaborate with.

Cookies Notification on First Visit

When you visit our website for the first time, only the necessary Cookies are enabled by default to ensure the basic functionality of the site. At the same time, a Cookies notification will pop up on the page. In this notification, you have three options: accept all Cookies, customize your Cookies preferences, or reject non-essential Cookies. If you choose to customize your preferences, you can enable or disable specific categories of Cookies by selecting the corresponding checkboxes.

Methods for Subsequent Changes to Cookies Preferences

If you did not complete your Cookies preference settings during your first visit, or if you later wish to change your previously set preferences, you can find the “Cookies Preferences” option in the website footer and click it to modify your Cookies settings at any time.

Cookies Management Functions of Browser

Most browsers are equipped with functionalities to manage or block Cookies. You can delete stored Cookies or disable the Cookies function entirely by adjusting your browser settings.

Impact of Blocking All Cookies

If you choose to block all Cookies, you may encounter certain inconveniences when using Baidu AI Cloud International. For example, you may need to re-enter information more frequently on Baidu AI Cloud International. Moreover, certain platform functionalities, such as language/region preference settings and search history records, may not operate properly, which will undoubtedly impact your user experience.

Opting Out of Targeted Advertising on Ad Networks

In addition to the above Cookies settings, most advertising networks also provide users with the option to opt out of targeted advertising.

Retention Period

Cookies can generally be divided into two main categories: session Cookies and persistent Cookies. Session Cookies have a specific lifespan and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. The storage duration of persistent Cookies depends on their purpose and is not permanent. For example, performance/analytics Cookies are typically retained for 365 days, while advertising Cookies may be retained for up to 400 days

Means of Obtaining Additional Information

If you want to learn more information about how we process personal data, including personal information obtained from Cookies and the rights you have regarding such data, you may refer to the "Baidu AI Cloud International Privacy Policy", which contains detailed explanations and provisions.