Cookie Policy - JudgeFinder.io

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, maintain login sessions, and analyze how visitors use the site.

JudgeFinder.io uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, maintain platform security, and improve our services.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features like security, authentication, and network management. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Authentication: Maintain your logged-in state via Clerk (secure session tokens)
Security: CSRF protection and security validation
Load Balancing: Distribute requests across servers for optimal performance
Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when browser closes) or up to 1 year for persistent authentication

2. Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

User Preferences: Theme selection (light/dark mode), language preferences
Search History: Recently searched judges for quick access (stored locally)
Bookmarks: Saved judges and favorite courts
UI Customization: Layout preferences and display settings

Duration: Up to 1 year
Your Control: You can disable these cookies in your consent preferences

3. Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, enabling us to improve user experience and platform performance.

Google Analytics: Page views, session duration, bounce rates, traffic sources
Usage Patterns: Most searched judges, popular features, navigation flows
Performance Metrics: Page load times, error rates, API response times
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution (anonymized)

Duration: Up to 2 years
Your Control: You can disable these cookies in your consent preferences
Privacy: Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated—no individual-level tracking

4. Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies are used to deliver personalized advertisements and track advertising campaign effectiveness.

Advertising: Display relevant attorney advertisements based on searches
Retargeting: Show JudgeFinder.io ads to past visitors on other websites
Campaign Tracking: Measure effectiveness of marketing efforts
Social Media Pixels: LinkedIn, Facebook conversion tracking (if enabled)

Duration: Up to 1 year
Your Control: You can disable these cookies in your consent preferences

Third-Party Cookies

Some features and services on JudgeFinder.io use cookies set by trusted third-party providers:

Authentication (Clerk)

Clerk provides secure authentication and session management. Their cookies maintain your logged-in state across sessions.

Clerk Privacy Policy →

Database (Supabase)

Supabase cookies support secure database connections and real-time data synchronization.

Supabase Privacy Policy →

Analytics (Google Analytics)

If you consent to analytics cookies, Google Analytics tracks aggregated usage patterns to help us improve the platform.

Google Privacy Policy →

Payments (Stripe)

If you subscribe to premium services, Stripe uses cookies to process payments securely and prevent fraud.

Stripe Privacy Policy →

How to Manage Cookies

On JudgeFinder.io

You can manage your cookie preferences through our consent banner (appears on first visit) or update settings anytime:

Look for the cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page
Click "Customize" to choose which cookie categories to allow
Save your preferences or select "Necessary Only" to reject optional cookies

In Your Browser

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View and delete cookies stored on your device
Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
Block third-party cookies only
Clear cookies when you close your browser

Browser Instructions

Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Warning: Blocking all cookies will prevent you from logging in and using personalized features. Necessary cookies are required for the website to function properly.

Do Not Track (DNT)

JudgeFinder.io respects "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser signals. When DNT is enabled, we:

Disable marketing cookies automatically
Limit analytics tracking to essential metrics only
Do not share data with advertising partners

To enable DNT, check your browser's privacy settings (varies by browser).

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information is collected via cookies
Right to opt out of cookie-based tracking
Right to delete cookie data associated with your account

To exercise these rights, contact privacy@judgefinder.io or review our Privacy Policy.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via:

Updated "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
Email notification (if you have an account)
Prominent notice on our website

Your continued use of JudgeFinder.io after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:

Email: privacy@judgefinder.io
Address: JudgeFinder.io, California, USA

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