Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how JUDY Innovative Technologies Limited ("JUDY," "we," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you access or use our database of African case law and legislation, including www.judy.legal, app.judy.legal, or any other JUDY domain (collectively, "JUDY Services").
PLEASE READ THIS COOKIE POLICY CAREFULLY before using JUDY. This policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law), and other applicable privacy regulations.
We welcome your feedback and suggestions on how to improve our policies in support of our mission. Please send your input to hello@judy.legal.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions on the site.
Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide valuable information to website owners. They enhance your browsing experience by:
Remembering your preferences and settings
Enabling you to navigate between pages efficiently
Helping ensure you receive the most relevant content
Allowing us to understand how you use our services so we can improve them
2. Why We Use Cookies
JUDY uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
2.1. Essential Functionality
Some cookies are essential for the operation of JUDY Services. Without these cookies, basic functions like secure login, access to subscription content, and maintaining your session would not be possible.
2.2. Performance and Analytics
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve the way our website works and provide better services.
2.3. Enhanced User Experience
We use cookies to remember your preferences and provide personalized features, such as saving your search history or remembering which legal documents you've viewed.
2.4. Security
Cookies help us detect and prevent fraud, protect your data, and ensure the security of your account through features like our "Login Shield" two-factor authentication system.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
In accordance with GDPR and ePrivacy requirements, we categorize our cookies based on their purpose and necessity:
3.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of JUDY Services and cannot be turned off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take such as logging in, setting your privacy preferences, or filling in forms. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are necessary for the performance of the contract between you and JUDY.
3.2. Preference Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers. If you reject these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
3.3. Statistics/Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymized where possible. If you reject these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site.
3.4. Marketing/Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you reject these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
3.5. Classification by Duration and Origin
Within these categories, cookies can further be classified as:
3.5.1. Session Cookies
These temporary cookies are erased when you close your browser and do not collect information from your device. They're used to enable certain features and understand how you interact with our Services during a single browsing session.
3.5.2. Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. They're used to save your registration ID and login password for future logins, remember your preferences, and provide a more personalized experience.
3.5.3. First-Party Cookies
These are cookies that we place on your device directly.
3.5.4. Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are placed on your device by our third-party service providers. We use these cookies for analytics, security, and functionality purposes.
4. Detailed Cookie Inventory
In accordance with GDPR transparency requirements, we provide below a comprehensive list of the specific cookies we use. This inventory is regularly updated to ensure accuracy.
4.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Legal basis: Contractual Necessity & Legitimate Interests)
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Lifespan | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | JUDY | Maintains your authenticated session | Session | First-party |
| csrf_token | JUDY | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | First-party |
| cookie_consent | JUDY | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 180 days | First-party |
These cookies are essential for the functioning of JUDY Services and are exempt from the consent requirement under GDPR. However, we still provide full transparency about their use.
4.2. Preference Cookies (Legal basis: Consent)
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Lifespan | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_preferences | JUDY | Remembers your consent preferences | 1 year | First-party |
| nextTheme | JUDY | Stores your interface theme settings (light/dark) | 1 year | First-party |
4.3. Statistics/Analytics Cookies (Legal basis: Consent)
We use various analytics services to help us understand how users engage with JUDY Services:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Lifespan | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid, _gat | Google Analytics | Collects anonymous data on how users interact with our website | Up to 2 years | Third-party |
| _gtm | Google Tag Manager | Manages tracking scripts on our website | Session | Third-party |
| sentry-* | Sentry | Tracks errors and performance issues | Session | Third-party |
| elastic_session | ElasticAPM | Monitors application performance | Session | Third-party |
| scout_apm_* | ScoutAPM | Monitors database and application transactions | Session | Third-party |
| MUID, clarity | Microsoft Clarity | Records anonymous session information for user experience analysis | Up to 1 year | Third-party |
4.4. Marketing and Advertising Cookies (Legal basis: Consent)
We use cookies to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Lifespan | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ads_conversion, gclid | Google Ads | Tracks ad conversions and interactions | Up to 90 days | Third-party |
| _fbp, fr | Facebook Pixel | Tracks conversions and builds audiences for advertising | Up to 180 days | Third-party |
4.5. Security and Fraud Prevention Cookies (Legal basis: Legitimate Interests)
We use security-focused services that employ cookies to protect our platform:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Lifespan | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| recaptcha, _grecaptcha | Google reCAPTCHA | Protects against spam and abuse | Up to 6 months | Third-party |
| __cuid, castle_* | Castle.io | Prevents account takeovers and unauthorized access | Up to 1 year | Third-party |
For third-party cookies, we recommend consulting the respective privacy policies of these third-party providers for more detailed information about how they process your data.
5. Cookie Consent and Managing Your Preferences
5.1. Initial Consent
In compliance with GDPR and ePrivacy regulations, we obtain your informed consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device. When you first visit JUDY Services, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your cookie preferences by category
Only essential cookies will be placed without explicit consent, as they are necessary for the proper functioning of our services.
5.2. Withdrawing or Changing Consent
You may withdraw or change your consent at any time:
By clearing cookies in your browser and resetting your preferences when prompted
By contacting us directly at hello@judy.legal
5.3. Browser Settings
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. These settings are usually found in the 'options', 'preferences' or 'settings' menu of your browser. You can:
Delete all cookies that are already on your device
Set your browser to prevent cookies from being placed on your device
Allow only certain types of cookies to be placed
Please note that if you choose to block cookies, you may not be able to access all the features of JUDY Services, and some features may not function properly.
5.4. Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
Many of the third-party services we use offer their own opt-out mechanisms:
Your Online Choices (for EU users)
6. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we use cookies based on the following legal grounds:
6.1. Consent
For non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, advertising), we process your data based on your explicit, informed consent as required by Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. You have the right to withdraw this consent at any time.
6.2. Legitimate Interests
For essential cookies that are necessary for the functioning of JUDY Services, we process data based on our legitimate interests in ensuring security, preventing fraud, and providing basic website functionality in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.
6.3. Contractual Necessity
Some cookies are necessary for us to fulfill our contractual obligations to you according to our Terms of Service under Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR.
7. International Data Transfers
Information collected through cookies may be stored and processed in countries where we, our affiliates, or our service providers maintain facilities. If your data is transferred from the European Economic Area (EEA) to countries not deemed to provide an adequate level of data protection, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
Binding Corporate Rules for transfers within a corporate group
Adherence to recognized frameworks like the EU-US Data Privacy Framework
8. Retention of Cookie Data
We retain different types of cookie data for different periods:
Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Authentication cookies: Typically retained for the duration of your logged-in session plus a reasonable security period
Preference cookies: Usually retained for up to 1 year
Analytics cookies: Retained according to the specific service's policy, typically between 14 days and 26 months
We do not retain cookie data for longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. We honor Do Not Track signals where technically feasible and where required by applicable law.
10. Your Rights Under GDPR
In relation to information processed through cookies, you have the following rights:
Right to be informed: This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies
Right of access: You can request information about the cookies we use and the data collected
Right to rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate personal data
Right to erasure: You can request deletion of cookie data we hold about you
Right to restrict processing: You can request we temporarily stop processing your data
Right to data portability: You can request to receive your data in a machine-readable format
Right to object: You can object to our use of cookies based on legitimate interests
Rights related to automated decision-making: You can request human intervention for decisions based solely on automated processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@judy.legal.
11. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. If we make changes that materially affect your privacy rights, we will:
Provide a notice on our website
Send you an email notification
Obtain your consent again before placing non-essential cookies if required by law
Simply continuing to use JUDY Services after changes to this policy does not constitute consent where explicit consent is required by law.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at hello@judy.legal.
For users in the European Union, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe that our use of cookies does not comply with the GDPR.
This Cookie Policy was last updated on Saturday, April 19, 2025.