Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Jujutsudle ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and play our visual guessing game. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and the choices you have.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree, you can adjust your browser settings to limit or block cookies, though some features may not function properly.

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow a website to recognize a user's device and remember information about their visit, such as their preferred language and other settings. This can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).

We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on Jujutsudle:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

• Authentication: Remember your login status and session information
• Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats
• Game State: Save your current game progress and settings
• Preferences: Remember your display preferences and language settings

Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

• Google Analytics: Track website usage and performance metrics
• User Behavior: Understand how users interact with our game interface
• Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues
• Feature Usage: Analyze which features are most popular

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

• Game Preferences: Remember your game settings and difficulty preferences
• UI Customization: Save your interface layout and theme preferences
• Social Features: Enable sharing and commenting functionality
• Leaderboard Data: Cache leaderboard information for faster loading

First-Party Cookies

These are cookies set by Jujutsudle directly. We use these to:

• Maintain your game session and progress
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Ensure website security and prevent fraud
• Provide personalized gaming experience

Third-Party Cookies

These are cookies set by third-party services we use. We use these for:

• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis and user behavior tracking
• Vercel Analytics: Performance monitoring and error tracking
• Social Media: Integration with social sharing features
• Content Delivery: Optimized content delivery and caching

Different cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser (typically used for game state)
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• Short-term (1-7 days): User preferences and temporary settings
• Medium-term (30-90 days): Analytics data and user behavior tracking
• Long-term (1-2 years): Authentication tokens and persistent preferences

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies individually or all at once
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block third-party cookies
• Set your browser to ask for permission before setting cookies

Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website:

• You may need to log in repeatedly
• Your game progress may not be saved
• Some features may not work properly
• Website performance may be reduced

We use several third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve the site.

• Google Analytics cookies: _ga, _ga_*, _gid, _gat
• Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
• Duration: Up to 2 years
• You can opt out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Vercel Analytics

We use Vercel Analytics for performance monitoring and error tracking to ensure our platform runs smoothly.

• Purpose: Performance monitoring and error tracking
• Data collected: Anonymous usage statistics and error reports
• Duration: Session-based

We take the security of your data seriously:

• All cookies are transmitted over secure HTTPS connections
• Sensitive data is encrypted before storage
• We regularly review and update our security practices
• Third-party services we use are reputable and secure
• We do not store sensitive personal information in cookies

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access: Know what cookies we use and what data they collect
• Control: Manage your cookie preferences through browser settings
• Delete: Remove cookies from your device at any time
• Opt-out: Disable non-essential cookies while keeping essential functionality
• Information: Receive clear information about our cookie practices

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we do:

• We will post the updated policy on this page
• We will update the "Last Updated" date
• We may notify you of significant changes through our platform
• Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy