Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 2026 | Effective: April 1, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit. They help remember preferences, session state, and how you use the site. This policy explains what cookies JouleIO (jouleio.com) uses, why, and how to control them.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary

Essential for site functionality. Cannot be disabled. Includes security cookies, consent-preference cookies, and session cookies.

2.2 Analytics (Google Analytics 4)

We use GA4 to understand aggregate usage patterns. Cookies: _ga, _ga_<ID>, _gid. No personally-identifying behavior tracking.

Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy. Global opt-out: GA Opt-out Add-on.

2.3 Advertising (Google AdSense — when enabled)

When advertising cookies are accepted, Google AdSense sets cookies for contextual and personalized advertising (IDE, __gads, __gpi). Manage at Google Ads Settings or opt out at aboutads.info/choices.

2.4 Preferences

Remembers user choices (e.g., unit display, region). 1-year expiry.

3. Third-Party Cookies

  • Google Analytics — site usage analytics (privacy)
  • Google AdSense — contextual advertising (ads policy)
  • Cloudflare — CDN & security (privacy)

4. How to Control Cookies

5. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA, LGPD)

  • GDPR (EU/UK/Switzerland): access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, portability
  • CCPA (California): right to know, delete, opt-out of sale. We do not sell personal data.
  • LGPD (Brazil): access, correction, anonymization, portability, deletion

Exercise any right: [email protected].

6. Changes

We update this policy periodically. When significant changes occur, we request renewed consent via the banner.

7. Contact

Questions? [email protected]. Full Privacy Policy.