COOKIE POLICY

Effective as of July 25, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains in detail what types of cookies the JIAIDO website uses, why we use them, on what legal basis, how long they are stored, and how you can manage or disable them.
The aim of this Policy is to provide clear and transparent information about the data collection technologies we use to improve your browsing experience.

For general information about how we process personal data, including your rights and legal remedies, please refer to our Privacy Policy. Together, the Privacy Policy and this Cookie Policy form the complete data protection framework of the International JIAIDO Association.

1. What Are Cookies?

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience, ensure the proper functioning of services, and for statistical purposes.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.

Implicit Consent Through Browsing

By browsing our website, you consent to the processing of non-personal information by the International JIAIDO Association.
These non-personal data are technical in nature and cannot identify you individually; therefore, they do not fall under data protection laws concerning personal data.

This information may include, for example:

  • IP address,
  • date and time of your visit,
  • the type of operating system,
  • the URL of the referring website.

Such information is processed automatically for statistical and development purposes and stored for a maximum of 60 days after your visit.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

Essential for the proper functioning of the website (e.g., form submissions, login functionality). Without these cookies, the website cannot work properly.

b) Statistical / Analytical Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use the website (e.g., which pages are most popular). These are processed in aggregated, anonymous form.

c) Marketing and Social Media Cookies

Used only with your consent. They help deliver targeted advertisements and enable social media sharing features.

3. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

  • Strictly necessary cookies: Our legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
  • Statistical and marketing cookies: Your explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

4. Managing Your Consent

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner appears, giving you the option to accept or decline cookies.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via your browser settings or by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.

5. Cookie Retention Period

Cookies may be stored for different periods:

  • Session cookies: Active only until you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: Stored for several days, weeks, or months, depending on your browser and settings. You can view specific retention periods in your browser’s cookie settings.

6. How to Disable Cookies

Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can change your browser settings to block or delete them at any time.
Please note that some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Helpful links for managing cookies by browser:

7. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party providers (e.g., social media platforms, analytics services). The purpose, legal basis, and retention period of these cookies are determined by the respective providers and are described in their privacy policies.

8. Contact

If you have any questions regarding the use of cookies, please contact us: