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Cookies

Cookies Policy explains how Insure Judge uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on this website. The purpose of this policy is to help users understand what cookies are, why they are used, how collected information is used, and how users can control or delete cookies.

1. What are cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on a device when a user visits a website. Cookies store simple information such as a unique identifier and technical details about the browsing session. Cookies may be temporary (session cookies) or persistent (stored on the device for a set period).

2. Why Insure Judge uses cookies

Cookies are used to:

  • Enable basic website functionality and navigation.
  • Remember user preferences and settings.
  • Analyze site performance and user behaviour to improve content and usability.
  • Serve and measure personalised advertising where applicable.
  • Protect the website and detect fraudulent or abusive behaviour.

Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information unless voluntarily provided by the user.

3. Types of cookies we use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to operate. They enable core functions such as page navigation, secure areas, and form submission. Disabling these may prevent the site from functioning correctly.

Examples: session identifiers used by the server; cookies that remember privacy consent choices.

B. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site. The data helps us measure and improve performance.

Typical purposes: page views, user flow, time on page, error reporting.

Example cookie names: _ga, _gid, _gat (used by Google Analytics). Exact names and identifiers may vary over time.

C. Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices that improve user experience such as language selection or region. They may also provide enhanced, personalised features.

Examples: remember preferred text size or whether the user closed a banner.

D. Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They may be set by third parties such as advertising networks.

Typical identifiers: cookies used by Google AdSense, DoubleClick, or other ad partners. Exact cookie names may vary.

E. Social Media Cookies

These cookies allow content sharing via social networks and may be set by third-party social media platforms when social features are used on the site.

4. Third-party cookies

Insure Judge may permit third parties to place cookies when users interact with third-party features or content embedded on the site. Third parties may include advertisers, analytics providers, and social platforms. Insure Judge does not control third-party cookie practices and recommends reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of those external providers.

Cookie name (example)PurposeTypeDurationControlled by
_gaDistinguishes unique users for analyticsPerformance2 yearsGoogle Analytics
_gidDistinguishes unique users for analyticsPerformance24 hoursGoogle Analytics
_gatThrottles request rate for analyticsPerformance1 minuteGoogle Analytics
IDE / DSID (examples)Ad delivery and targetingAdvertising1 yearAd networks
cookie_consentStores user cookie consent preferenceStrictly necessary1 yearInsure Judge

This table is illustrative. Exact cookie names, purposes, and durations may change as services update their mechanisms.

6. How to manage and delete cookies

Users may manage cookies in multiple ways:

A. Browser settings

Most browsers permit control of cookies through settings or preferences. Common actions include blocking all cookies, allowing cookies only from trusted sites, or deleting existing cookies.

Brief instructions:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options/Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
  • Apple Safari (macOS): Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data or block cookies.
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.

Follow the browser’s help documentation for full, up-to-date instructions.

B. Opt-out tools and add-ons

Where applicable, users may opt out of analytics or advertising tracking by:

  • Installing official browser add-ons such as the Google Analytics opt-out add-on.
  • Adjusting preferences in advertising platforms such as Google Ads Settings.
  • Using device or platform settings that limit ad tracking.

Insure Judge displays a cookie consent banner or preference center where users can accept or decline non-essential cookies. Users may change their choices at any time by clearing the site cookie that stores consent and revisiting the website.

Where required by law, Insure Judge will obtain user consent before storing non-essential cookies on a device. Strictly necessary cookies will be used without consent only when required to provide the requested service. Consent may be withdrawn at any time through the cookie preference mechanism or by using browser controls.

8. Data retention

Cookies remain on a user’s device for the time specified in the cookie or until the user deletes them. Insure Judge and third parties retain aggregated or pseudonymised data collected via cookies for the purposes described in this policy. Personal data retention is handled according to the Privacy Policy.

9. Security

Cookies themselves do not carry viruses. Insure Judge applies reasonable technical and organisational measures to safeguard collected data. Users should be cautious when allowing other parties to access their devices and should keep browsers up to date.

10. Children

This website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. Insure Judge does not knowingly place cookies to collect personal information from children. If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided personal data, contact Insure Judge immediately to request removal.

11. Changes to this Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy may be updated to reflect changes in laws, technology, or service providers. The effective date at the top will be revised when significant changes occur. Continued use of the site after publication of changes indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact

For questions about this Cookies Policy or to request further information:

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