1. Definitions
"Cookies" are small text files that a website stores on a user's device. "Session cookies" are deleted when the user closes the browser. "Persistent cookies" remain until their expiration date or the user deletes them. "CSRF cookies" protect forms from cross-site request forgery attacks. "Analytics cookies" collect aggregated usage data.
2. Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on jdswebservice.com: (a) session cookies, required for the website to function, including form submission and security, deleted when the browser is closed; (b) CSRF cookies, required to protect our forms from cross-site request forgery attacks; and (c) analytics cookies, set by a privacy-friendly analytics tool we operate, used to understand how visitors use the site.
We do NOT set advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or third-party social media cookies. We do NOT use Google Analytics. We do NOT share cookie data with any advertising network.
3. Purposes and Duration
Session and CSRF cookies are strictly necessary for the operation and security of the website; they are set automatically and have no marketing purpose. Analytics cookies serve a legitimate interest in understanding aggregate site usage; they are set with a retention period determined by our analytics tool, not exceeding 14 months.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We do not allow any third party to set advertising or tracking cookies on jdswebservice.com. Our analytics tool is operated by us or by a processor under our instructions; it does not share data with third parties for advertising.
5. User Consent and Choices
We display a dismissible cookie notice banner on first visit, acknowledging the use of cookies for analytics and site functionality. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; some features of the website (including the consultation form) may not function properly if session or CSRF cookies are disabled. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies; see your browser's help documentation for instructions.
6. Changes to This Acknowledgement
We may update this Cookie Acknowledgement from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
7. Contact
Questions about this Cookie Acknowledgement may be directed to [email protected].
This formal legal version was drafted from our plain-English summary and standard cookie-notice structures. It has not been reviewed by a lawyer. A lawyer should review this document before reliance in a legal dispute.