What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, which can make your next visit easier and more useful.

Similar technologies include:

  • Local Storage: Browser storage for larger amounts of data
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage that expires when you close your browser
  • Web Beacons: Small images used to track website usage
  • Pixels: Tracking elements for analytics and performance monitoring

How We Use Cookies

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:

  • Security: Protecting against malicious activity
  • Form Functionality: Ensuring contact forms work correctly
  • Site Operation: Basic website functionality and navigation
  • Error Prevention: Preventing technical issues and errors

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

  • Page Views: Which pages are most popular
  • User Flow: How visitors navigate through the site
  • Load Times: Website performance metrics
  • Error Tracking: Identifying and fixing technical issues

Duration: Up to 2 years (anonymized data only)

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences:

  • Theme Settings: Dark/light mode preferences (if implemented)
  • Language: Preferred language settings
  • Accessibility: Accessibility feature preferences
  • Content Preferences: Customized content delivery

Duration: Up to 1 year

Cookies We Do NOT Use

No Advertising or Tracking

JUP.AG does not use cookies for:

  • Advertising: We don't serve ads or use advertising cookies
  • Cross-site Tracking: We don't track you across other websites
  • Social Media Tracking: No social media platform tracking
  • Behavioral Profiling: We don't create detailed user profiles
  • Commercial Targeting: No marketing or sales tracking

Third-Party Cookies

Limited Third-Party Services

We may use minimal third-party services that could set cookies:

Analytics Services (if used):

  • Purpose: Understanding website usage patterns
  • Data: Anonymized visitor statistics only
  • Control: You can opt-out through browser settings

Content Delivery Networks (CDN):

  • Purpose: Faster website loading
  • Data: Technical performance data only
  • Duration: Session-based

Security Services:

  • Purpose: Protecting against malicious activity
  • Data: Security-related information only
  • Duration: As needed for security purposes

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

Chrome:

  1. Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  2. Choose your preferred cookie settings
  3. Manage exceptions for specific sites

Firefox:

  1. Settings → Privacy & Security
  2. Cookies and Site Data section
  3. Customize your cookie preferences

Safari:

  1. Preferences → Privacy
  2. Website tracking and cookies settings
  3. Manage website data

Edge:

  1. Settings → Cookies and site permissions
  2. Cookies and site data
  3. Configure cookie preferences

Cookie Options

You can choose to:

  • Accept All: Allow all cookies for full functionality
  • Block All: Disable all cookies (may affect site functionality)
  • Selective Blocking: Allow only essential cookies
  • Session Only: Delete cookies when browser closes
  • Site-Specific: Different settings for different websites

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Functionality Impact

Disabling cookies may affect:

Essential Functions:

  • Contact form functionality may be limited
  • Security features may not work properly
  • Error prevention systems may be disabled

User Experience:

  • Preferences will not be remembered
  • Site performance may be reduced
  • Some interactive features may not work

What Still Works:

  • Reading all optimization guides
  • Accessing all free content
  • Basic site navigation
  • Most website functionality

Cookie Consent

Implied Consent

By continuing to use JUP.AG, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. Our approach:

  • Minimal Use: We use only necessary cookies for site operation
  • No Tracking: No behavioral or cross-site tracking
  • Transparency: Clear information about all cookie usage
  • Control: You maintain full control through browser settings

Withdrawing Consent

You can withdraw consent at any time by:

  • Changing your browser cookie settings
  • Clearing existing cookies from your browser
  • Using private/incognito browsing mode
  • Contacting us with specific concerns

Data Protection

Cookie Security

We protect cookie data through:

  • Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted
  • Minimal Data: Only necessary information is stored
  • Time Limits: Cookies expire automatically
  • Regular Review: Periodic assessment of cookie usage

Regional Compliance

Our cookie practices comply with:

  • GDPR (European Union): Cookie consent and data protection
  • CCPA (California): Consumer privacy rights
  • LGPD (Brazil): Data protection regulations
  • Other Jurisdictions: Applicable local privacy laws

Updates to This Policy

Policy Changes

We may update this cookie policy when:

  • We add or remove cookie-using features
  • Legal requirements change
  • Third-party services are modified
  • Technology standards evolve

When we update this policy:

  • The "Last updated" date will be revised
  • Significant changes will be clearly noted
  • Continued use implies acceptance of changes

Contact Us

Cookie Questions

If you have questions about our cookie policy or practices:

  • Email: support@jup-ag.site
  • Subject Line: Cookie Policy Question
  • Contact Form: JUP.AG Contact Page

We're happy to explain our cookie usage and help you configure your preferences.

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