Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored 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 platform.

How We Use Cookies

We use two categories of cookies on our platform:

1. Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • User authentication and session management

  • Security protections and CSRF prevention

  • Basic site functionality and navigation

Legal basis: These cookies are essential for the operation of our service and are exempt from consent requirements under GDPR Article 6(1)(b), as they are necessary for the performance of our contract with you.

2. Analytics Cookies (Optional)

With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our platform. This helps us:

  • Understand which features are most valuable to users

  • Identify and fix issues with the platform

  • Improve the overall user experience

  • Make data-driven decisions about product development

Provider: We use PostHog, a privacy-friendly analytics platform that can operate in cookieless mode. Legal basis: GDPR Article 6(1)(a) – your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

Your Cookie Choices

You have full control over analytics cookies. When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner where you can choose to accept or reject analytics cookies.You can change your preferences at any time by visiting our Cookie Settings page. Important: If you reject analytics cookies, we will not track your usage or store any identifiable information about your browsing behavior. The platform will continue to function normally with only essential cookies enabled.

Cookie Duration

Different cookies have different lifespans:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies: Stored for a defined period (typically up to 1 year)

  • Consent cookies: Your cookie preferences are stored for 12 months

Third-Party Cookies

We minimize the use of third-party cookies. PostHog analytics is configured to respect your privacy and can operate without setting cookies if you decline consent.

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu of your browser. Note that blocking all cookies may impact your ability to use our platform.

Data Protection Rights

Under the GDPR and other privacy regulations, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, or object to the processing of your personal data. For more information about your privacy rights, please see our Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact JII by email: openjii@jii.org