Cookies Policy

Last Updated: February 3, 2026

Effective Date: February 3, 2026

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small data files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity and help websites remember your preferences.

Types of Cookies:

- Session cookies (deleted when you close browser)

- Persistent cookies (remain after you close browser)

- First-party cookies (set by our website)

- Third-party cookies (set by other websites)

2. WHY WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies to:

Essential Functions:

- Maintain security

- Prevent fraud

- Remember your login information

- Process payments

- Deliver requested content

Performance & Analytics:

- Track how you use our website

- Understand which features are popular

- Identify problems and errors

- Improve website performance

- Monitor loading times

User Experience:

- Remember your preferences

- Customize content

- Remember where you left off

- Save form information

Marketing & Advertising:

- Measure advertising effectiveness

- Show relevant advertisements

- Track conversions

- Understand user interests

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

3.1 ESSENTIAL COOKIES (Cannot be disabled)

Purpose: Required for website to function

| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |

| session_id | Maintain your session | Session (until browser closes) |

| security_token | Prevent unauthorized access | Session |

| payment_token | Process payments securely | Session |

| language | Remember language preference | 1 year |

| _secure | Verify secure connection | Session |

These cookies are REQUIRED. The website will NOT function properly if you disable them.

3.2 ANALYTICS COOKIES (Can be disabled)

Purpose: Understand how visitors use our website

| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |

| _ga | Google Analytics | Track user visits | 2 years |

| _gid | Google Analytics | Identify sessions | 1 day |

| _gat | Google Analytics | Rate limiting | 1 minute |

| pageview | Internal | Track page views | Session |

What we track:

- Pages visited

- Time on page

- Click patterns

- Device type

- Browser type

- General location (not precise)

What we DO NOT track:

- Personal information

- Email addresses

- Payment details

- Exact location

- Sensitive case information

3.3 ADVERTISING COOKIES (Can be disabled)

Purpose: Show relevant advertisements

| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |

| ads_id | Google Ads | Identify ad interactions | 2 years |

| retargeting_id | Various ad networks | Track ad performance | 1 year |

| conversion_pixel | Various platforms | Track conversions | Variable |

What we track:

- Ads you see

- Ads you click

- Your interests (inferred from behavior)

- Conversion events

3.4 CALENDLY COOKIES

Purpose: Enable booking system functionality

When you interact with Calendly (booking appointments):

- Calendly sets its own cookies

- These cookies are governed by Calendly's privacy policy

- We do not control Calendly cookies

- Visit calendly.com/privacy for details

4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Third parties that may set cookies on our site:

Google Analytics:

- Tracks website usage

- Privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

- Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Google Ads:

- Enables advertising services

- Privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

- Opt-out: https://adssettings.google.com

Calendly:

- Enables booking functionality

- Privacy: https://calendly.com/privacy

Hostinger (hosting provider):

- Security and performance

- Privacy: https://www.hostinger.com/privacy

5. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES

5.1 Browser Settings

Chrome:

1. Click menu (three dots)

2. Settings → Privacy and security

3. Cookies and other site data

4. Choose settings for all sites

Firefox:

1. Menu (three lines)

2. Preferences → Privacy & Security

3. Cookies and Site Data

4. Choose settings

Safari:

1. Safari menu

2. Preferences → Privacy

3. Cookies and website data

4. Choose settings

Edge:

1. Menu (three dots)

2. Settings → Privacy

3. Cookies and other site data

4. Choose settings

5.2 Cookie Management Tools

Cross-browser tools:

- Ghostery: https://www.ghostery.com

- Privacy Badger: https://privacybadger.org

- uBlock Origin: https://ublockorigin.com

5.3 Do Not Track (DNT)

Many browsers include DNT signals. eb2niw respects DNT requests where possible.

To enable DNT:

- Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Send "Do Not Track" requests

- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy → Enable DNT

- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Enable DNT

6. CONSEQUENCES OF DISABLING COOKIES

If you disable ESSENTIAL cookies:

- ❌ Website may not function properly

- ❌ You may not be able to log in

- ❌ Bookings on Calendly may not work

- ❌ Forms may not submit properly

- ❌ Payment processing may fail

If you disable ANALYTICS cookies:

- ✓ Website still works

- ✓ We cannot see your usage patterns

- ✓ We cannot improve services based on your feedback

If you disable ADVERTISING cookies:

- ✓ Website still works

- ✓ Ads may be less relevant to your interests

7. DATA COLLECTION & PRIVACY

What we collect through cookies:

- Website usage patterns

- Device type and browser

- General location (country/region level)

- Pages visited and time spent

- Click patterns and user flow

What we do NOT collect through cookies:

- Your name or email (unless you provide it in forms)

- Payment information

- Personal case details

- Precise location

- Information from other websites

How we use collected data:

- Improve website performance

- Understand user needs

- Enhance user experience

- Monitor for security issues

- Measure marketing effectiveness

8. DATA RETENTION

Cookie data retention:

- Analytics data: 2 years

- Advertising data: 1 year

- Session cookies: Deleted when you close browser

- Persistent cookies: As indicated in cookie table

After retention period:

- Data is automatically deleted

- You can request deletion anytime

- Data is not shared with third parties

9. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Cookies may transfer your data internationally:

- Google Analytics: Transfers to Google (US)

- Calendly: Transfers to Calendly (US)

- By using our site, you consent to these transfers

10. GDPR COMPLIANCE (EU RESIDENTS)

For EU residents:

- We ask for consent before setting non-essential cookies

- You can withdraw consent anytime

- You have rights to access, delete, and port your data

- Consent banner appears on first visit

Your rights under GDPR:

- Right to access cookie data

- Right to have data deleted

- Right to restrict processing

- Right to port data

11. CCPA COMPLIANCE (CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS)

For California residents:

- Cookies are "personal information" under CCPA

- You can opt-out of certain cookies

- You have right to delete data

- You have right to access data

To opt-out:

- Use browser settings

- Use cookie management tools

- Email: hello@eb2niw.io with "Opt-out" request

12. COOKIE BANNER & CONSENT

On your first visit:

- A cookie banner appears

- You can accept or refuse non-essential cookies

- Your choice is saved as a cookie

- You can change choices in settings

If you accept:

- Essential cookies: Always set

- Analytics cookies: Set with your consent

- Advertising cookies: Set with your consent

If you refuse:

- Essential cookies: Still set (required for functionality)

- Analytics cookies: NOT set

- Advertising cookies: NOT set

13. UPDATES TO COOKIES

We may update our cookies or cookie settings:

- When we add new features

- When we change service providers

- When laws change

- For security reasons

We will update this policy when we make significant changes.

14. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Websites we link to may use different cookies. We are NOT responsible for:

- Cookies set by other websites

- Privacy policies of other sites

- Data collection practices of other sites

Please review their cookies policies separately.

15. CONTACT US

For questions about our Cookies Policy:

Email: hello@eb2niw.io

Website: eb2niw.io

16. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By continuing to use eb2niw.io, you acknowledge:

- You have read this Cookies Policy

- You understand how we use cookies

- You accept our use of cookies

- You understand your rights and options