Cookie Policy
Last updated: 26/09/2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
2. How We Use Cookies
JesterNet Dev Studio uses cookies for several purposes:
- Essential: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
- Functional: To remember your preferences and settings
- Performance: To improve website speed and performance
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how you use our website:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language_preference | Remembers your language choice | 1 year |
| theme_preference | Remembers dark/light mode | 1 year |
| contact_form_data | Saves form progress | Session |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from trusted third parties that may set cookies:
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect information in an anonymous form. You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4.2 Firebase Authentication
For users who sign in to our services, Firebase may set cookies to maintain authentication sessions and provide security features.
4.3 Cloudflare
Our website is served through Cloudflare, which may set cookies for security and performance optimization.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control cookies in several ways:
5.1 Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner where you can accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our footer.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies that have been set
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Delete all cookies currently stored
5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies:
- Essential cookies: Some website features may not work properly
- Analytics cookies: We won't be able to improve our website based on usage data
- Functional cookies: You'll need to reset preferences on each visit
7. Cookie Retention
We retain cookies for the following periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Analytics cookies: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Functional cookies: Up to 1 year
- Consent cookies: Up to 1 year
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
9. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Data Controller: Quantum Encoding Ltd
- Address: United Kingdom
10. More Information
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