1) What cookies are

    Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies (like local storage or pixels) may serve comparable purposes. In this policy, we refer to all of these as “cookies”.

    2) How we use cookies

    JoinFS may use cookies to:

    • Make the website work properly (strictly necessary)
    • Remember preferences (functional)
    • Measure traffic and improve performance (analytics)
    • Personalize content or communications (marketing, if used)

    3) Cookie categories

    Below are typical cookie categories. The exact cookies present can vary depending on features enabled and your choices.

    • Strictly necessary cookies
      Required for core functionality (e.g., security, load balancing, session management). These do not usually require consent.
    • Functional cookies
      Help remember choices (e.g., language, preferences).
    • Analytics cookies
      Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., page views, navigation paths) so we can improve.
    • Marketing cookies (if enabled)
      Used to measure or personalize marketing and track effectiveness across sites.

    4) Consent and cookie controls

    Where required, non-essential cookies (functional/analytics/marketing) are used only with your consent.
    You can change your preferences at any time via the cookie banner or cookie settings (if available on the site).

    5) Managing cookies in your browser

    You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

    • Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
    • Delete existing cookies
    • Set alerts before cookies are stored

    Note: disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

    6) Third-party cookies

    Some cookies may be set by third-party services used for hosting, analytics, embedded content, or security. These third parties may process data according to their own policies. When relevant, details are provided via the cookie banner/preferences and through your browser’s cookie list.

    7) Cookie duration

    Cookies can be:

    • Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
    • Persistent cookies: remain until they expire or you delete them

    Durations vary by cookie and are visible in your browser’s cookie storage.

    8) Updates to this policy

    We may update this Cookie Policy as the website changes. The “Last updated” date reflects the latest version.

    9) Contact

    For questions about cookies or privacy, contact: info@joinfs.net