Cookie Policy - Jolly Hive

1. Understanding Cookies

Understanding cookies begins with recognizing them as small text files saved to your device. They capture browsing activity and preference data. Cookies enable device identification, preference memory, platform analysis, and improved user experience. Browsers generally accept cookies by default with customizable settings for rejection.

2. Our Cookie Types

Our cookie types consist of Essential cookies enabling core functionality, Functional cookies remembering user settings, Analytics cookies measuring usage behavior, and Performance cookies enhancing platform speed. Types fulfill specific purposes for operational requirements and experience improvement. First-party cookies are set by us; third-party by external services.

3. Obligatory Cookies

Obligatory cookies are mandatory for platform operation and cannot be opted out. They facilitate core operations including authentication mechanisms, security measures, session control, and essential navigation. Without obligatory cookies, critical services like user login, account access, and platform security systems cease operating. These cookies do not gather marketing data.

4. Performance Measurement Cookies

Performance measurement cookies help us comprehend visitor platform usage. They gather data about visited pages, traffic sources, clicking patterns, and session times. This aggregated anonymous data optimizes performance, detects technical problems, and enhances user experience. Core functionality continues without performance measurement cookie acceptance.

5. Display Preference Cookies

Display preference cookies retain user choices and configurations for personalized platform experiences. They save information including language preferences, display settings, theme choices, and layout customizations. Display cookies improve usability by maintaining preferences between visits. Disabling display preferences may require resetting choices per session and limit personalized capabilities.

6. Third-Party Tool Cookies

Third-party tool cookies are set by external tools embedded in our platform, including analytics systems, ad services, and social features. These cookies may track activity across multiple websites. We lack control over third-party tool cookies or practices. Management is possible through browser settings or tool-provided opt-out mechanisms. Review tool privacy policies for detailed practices.

7. Browser Cookie Settings

Browser cookie settings provide management and control capabilities. Settings allow you to view, delete, and block cookies as needed. You can configure preferences to accept all, reject all, or receive alerts when cookies are set. Understand that blocking certain cookies may impact platform operations and user experience. Browser support sections contain comprehensive cookie setting guidance.

8. Cookie Time Limits

Cookie time limits differ according to cookie type and purpose. Session time cookies expire when browsers close and maintain temporary status. Persistent time cookies remain stored for defined durations or until manual deletion, ranging from days to years. Essential cookies usually expire with sessions, while preference and analytics cookies may endure longer to retain settings and analyze extended usage.

9. Policy Change Framework

Policy change framework allows Cookie Policy changes for technology evolution, legal compliance, or practice modifications. Changes appear with updated dates on this page. Significant changes may be communicated via platform notices or email. Continuing use after changes indicates acceptance. Periodic framework review maintains understanding.

10. Cookie Policy Support

Cookie Policy support is accessible through our privacy team via designated website contact channels. We commit to transparency and prompt support concern addressing. Technical assistance and privacy rights help is provided by our support team. Policy support receives responses within 5-7 business days typically.