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Cookie Policy
Effective date: January 15, 2024 | Last revised: October 2024
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how JHC Consulting ("JHC," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at jhcconsulting.net (the "Website"). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect and process personal data.
By continuing to use our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the methods described in Section 6 below.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide information to website owners, and to enable certain features.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties whose services are embedded in the website ("third-party cookies").
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our Website:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies because the Website would not function without them.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains session state across page requests | Session |
| csrf_token | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you disable these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Remembers your display preferences | 12 months |
| language | Stores your language preference | 12 months |
| form_data | Temporarily stores form data to prevent loss on navigation | Session |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics: Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics: Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics: Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
4. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies on our Website:
- Local Storage: We use browser local storage to store preferences and improve site performance. Local storage data persists until cleared by you or our site.
- Pixel Tags: We may use pixel tags (also known as web beacons or clear GIFs) in conjunction with cookies to track visitor actions and measure the success of our content.
- Device Fingerprinting: We do not use device fingerprinting techniques to identify individual users across sessions.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Website are set by third parties. These third parties may include:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Website. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize ads across its advertising network. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at policies.google.com/privacy.
- Content Delivery Networks: We may use CDN services that set cookies to improve Website performance and security.
We do not control the cookies set by third parties and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies for more information.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to modify cookie settings for common browsers:
6.2 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our Website currently does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals, as there is no common industry standard for how websites should respond to them.
7. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you disable or decline cookies, some features of our Website may not function properly. You may not be able to access certain parts of our Website, and your experience may be degraded. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without impacting the core functionality of the Website.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information about our cookie practices.
9. Contact Information
For questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
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