Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the specific types of cookies and similar technologies used on cudumi.xyz (the "Site"), why we use them, and the options available to you for managing your cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader context for how we handle personal information.

What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website operators about how their sites are being used. Cookies are not programs and cannot execute code or deliver viruses. Beyond cookies, similar technologies include web beacons (also called pixel tags or clear GIFs), local storage, and session storage. These may be used for comparable purposes and are subject to the same choices described in this policy.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the Site to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions you take that amount to a request for services, such as setting your cookie preferences, filling in forms, or navigating between pages. Without these cookies, the Site cannot operate properly. Because they are necessary for basic functionality, they do not require your consent under applicable law.

Analytics and Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, including which pages are visited most frequently, how long visitors spend on each page, and any error messages encountered. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We use this data to understand site usage patterns and improve the Site's content and navigation. These cookies are set only with your consent.

Functional Cookies: Functional cookies allow the Site to remember choices you have made, such as your cookie consent preferences, in order to provide a more personalized experience. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video embedded on the Site. These cookies do not track your browsing activity on other websites.

Advertising and Targeting Cookies: We may use advertising cookies to deliver content relevant to your interests on our Site or on third-party platforms. These cookies may track your browsing across different websites and build a profile of your interests. They are set only with your explicit consent. At present, our use of advertising cookies is limited, but this category is disclosed for full transparency.

Specific Cookies in Use

The following describes cookies currently set on the Site. Cookie lifespans and identifiers may change as we update our technologies. cdu_consent (First-party, Strictly Necessary): Stores your cookie consent preferences. Duration: 12 months. _ga (Third-party, Analytics, Google Analytics): Used to distinguish users for aggregate traffic analysis. Duration: 2 years. _ga_[ID] (Third-party, Analytics, Google Analytics): Used to persist session state. Duration: 2 years. cdu_session (First-party, Strictly Necessary): Maintains session state during your visit. Duration: Session (deleted when browser closes). We will update this list when new cookies are added to the Site.

Managing Your Preferences

When you first visit the Site, a cookie consent banner is presented that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookie categories individually. Your choices are stored in the cdu_consent cookie and respected on all subsequent visits. You may change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies, which will cause the consent banner to reappear on your next visit. Most web browsers also allow you to manage cookies through browser settings, including viewing, deleting, and blocking cookies. Please note that blocking all cookies, including strictly necessary ones, may impair the functionality of the Site. Browser-specific instructions for managing cookies are available through each browser's help documentation.

Third-Party Cookies and Services

Some cookies on the Site are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. Google Analytics is used to collect aggregated information about Site usage. Google's privacy practices are governed by Google's Privacy Policy, available at policies.google.com/privacy. We may also embed content from other platforms, such as maps through Google Maps, which may set their own cookies. We do not control the cookies placed by these third parties and encourage you to review their respective privacy and cookie policies. Our use of Google Analytics is configured to anonymize IP addresses where technically feasible.

Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Our use of strictly necessary cookies is based on our legitimate interest in operating a functional website, and no consent is required for these cookies under applicable law. Our use of analytics, functional, and advertising cookies is based on your consent, which you provide through our cookie consent interface. You may withdraw consent at any time as described in the "Managing Your Preferences" section above. This policy is designed to comply with applicable US regulations and with the requirements of advertising platforms we may use, including Google's policies regarding cookie disclosure and user consent.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or changes in our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If changes are significant, we will take reasonable steps to notify you, which may include presenting the cookie consent banner again. Your continued use of the Site after any updates constitutes your acknowledgment of the revised policy.

Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: Cudumi, 1624 Market St #202, Denver, CO. Email: [email protected]. Phone: +1 720-807-6494.