Cookie Policy

How we use cookies on our website

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What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.

Our Cookie Philosophy

We use minimal cookies. We don't use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or sell your data. We only use cookies that are necessary for the website to function or to remember your preferences.

Cookies We Use

Cookie NameTypePurposeDuration
cookie_consentEssentialRemembers your cookie preferences1 year
session_idEssentialMaintains your login sessionSession
api_key_hintFunctionalRemembers last 4 digits of API key for display30 days
theme_prefFunctionalStores your dark/light mode preference1 year

Cookie Types Explained

  • Essential - Required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.
  • Functional - Remember your preferences. Can be disabled but may affect experience.
  • Analytics - Help us understand usage. We use privacy-friendly Plausible (cookie-free).

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

  • Our Cookie Banner: Click "Cookie Settings" in the footer to update preferences
  • Browser Settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies

Do Not Track

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When DNT is enabled, we disable all non-essential cookies automatically.

Contact Us

Questions about our cookie practices?
Email: privacy@jsonguardian.com

Last updated: February 2026