Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains how dui.guide uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples:
- Session management cookies
- Security cookies
- Load balancing cookies
2. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the website's functionality and user experience.
We use:
- Google Analytics: Collects anonymous information about page views, time on site, and user behavior
- Google Tag Manager: Manages tracking codes and analytics tags
3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Examples:
- Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
- Language preferences
- Previously visited pages
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser localStorage to save your personalization preferences:
- User Context: Your selected state, county, and days since arrest
- AI Chat History: Your conversation history with the Brain AI assistant (if logged in)
- Previously Visited Pages: To show you relevant related content
Important: This information is stored only in your browser and is never transmitted to our servers.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data about page visits, user demographics, and behavior patterns.
Learn more: Google Privacy Policy
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome
Firefox: Manage cookies in Firefox
Safari: Manage cookies in Safari
Edge: Manage cookies in Edge
Opt-Out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note: Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website:
- Some features may not work properly
- Your preferences won't be saved between visits
- You may need to re-enter information
- Personalized content recommendations won't work
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date.
Questions?
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us.