Cookie Policy
Last updated: 08/07/2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies contain information that is transferred to your computer's hard drive and help us improve your experience on our website by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
2. How We Use Cookies
Average Joe Technology uses cookies to:
- Ensure our website functions properly and securely
- Remember your cookie preferences and settings
- Analyze how visitors use our website to improve functionality
- Understand user behavior and website performance
- Provide personalized content and experiences
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Necessary Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close your browser)
Data Collected:
- Session identifiers for security
- Cookie consent preferences
- Basic website functionality settings
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest for website functionality
3.2 Functional Cookies
Purpose: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
Duration: 30 days to 1 year
Data Collected:
- Language preferences
- Theme and display preferences
- Form auto-fill information (non-sensitive)
- Previous contact preferences
Legal Basis: Your explicit consent
3.3 Analytics Cookies
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Duration: Up to 26 months
Third-Party Service: OpenReplay (openreplay.com)
Data Collected:
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- User interactions (clicks, scrolls, form interactions)
- Browser and device information
- Referring websites
- IP address (anonymized)
Privacy Measures:
- Email addresses are automatically obscured
- Phone numbers and sensitive data are masked
- All personal information is anonymized
- Data is processed with strict privacy controls
Legal Basis: Your explicit consent
3.4 Marketing Cookies
Purpose: These cookies track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements.
Current Status: We do not currently use marketing cookies
Future Use: If implemented, these would include:
- Advertising platform cookies (Google Ads, Facebook, etc.)
- Retargeting and remarketing cookies
- Social media integration cookies
Legal Basis: Your explicit consent (if implemented)
4. Third-Party Cookies
4.1 OpenReplay Analytics
Provider: OpenReplay
Purpose: Website analytics and user experience optimization
Data Processing: Data is processed with privacy-first approach
Privacy Policy: OpenReplay Privacy Policy
Opt-out: You can opt-out through our cookie preferences
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize your preferences for each cookie category
- Change your preferences at any time
5.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
6. Cookie Retention Periods
| Cookie Type | Retention Period | Auto-Deletion |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Session | When browser closes |
| Functional | 30 days - 1 year | Automatic expiration |
| Analytics | 26 months | Automatic expiration |
| Marketing | Not currently used | N/A |
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR and local privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw your consent for cookie use at any time
- Access: Request information about cookies stored on your device
- Deletion: Request deletion of cookie data (subject to necessary cookies)
- Objection: Object to cookie processing for specific purposes
- Portability: Receive your cookie preference data in a machine-readable format
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
10. Related Policies
For more information about how we protect your privacy, please review:
- Privacy Policy - How we collect and use personal data
- Terms of Service - Terms governing use of our website and services