This Cookie Policy explains how JusticeLink uses cookies and similar technologies when you use the JusticeLink website and web application.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files or pieces of information stored on your device by a website.
They allow websites to recognize a device, maintain sessions, remember preferences, improve security, and provide other functionality.
JusticeLink may also use technologies similar to cookies, including local storage, session storage, pixels, software development kits, and similar technologies.
2. Why JusticeLink Uses Cookies
JusticeLink may use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes.
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies may be required for the Service to operate.
They may support:
- user authentication;
- login sessions;
- account security;
- authorization;
- fraud prevention;
- session management;
- security monitoring; and
- basic system functionality.
These technologies cannot necessarily be disabled without affecting core Service functionality.
2.2 Preference Cookies
These technologies may remember choices such as:
- language or display preferences;
- interface preferences;
- session preferences; and
- other settings.
2.3 Security Cookies
JusticeLink may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- detect suspicious activity;
- protect accounts;
- prevent unauthorized access;
- protect forms and sessions; and
- maintain platform security.
2.4 Analytics Cookies
If analytics services are enabled, JusticeLink may use cookies or similar technologies to understand:
- how users interact with the Service;
- which features are used;
- system performance;
- errors;
- traffic patterns; and
- general usage trends.
Analytics information may be aggregated or otherwise processed to improve the Service.
2.5 Third-Party Technologies
Some JusticeLink features may rely on third-party technologies.
These may include:
- mapping services;
- analytics services;
- authentication services;
- communication services;
- security services; and
- other technology providers.
Third-party providers may use cookies or similar technologies according to their own policies.
3. What Cookies Do Not Mean
JusticeLink does not use cookies to give users legal advice or make legal decisions.
Cookies themselves do not determine whether a case is valid, whether a person is guilty, whether a person is entitled to legal assistance, or whether an institution has jurisdiction.
4. Managing Cookies
You can generally manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Depending on your browser, you may be able to:
- delete existing cookies;
- block future cookies;
- allow only certain cookies;
- receive warnings before cookies are stored; or
- use private browsing modes.
Blocking necessary cookies may prevent certain JusticeLink features from functioning correctly.
5. Local Storage and Similar Technologies
JusticeLink may use browser technologies such as local storage or session storage for application functionality.
These technologies may be used to maintain preferences, temporary application information, authentication-related information, or other functionality.
They may operate differently from traditional cookies but can serve similar purposes.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when our technology, services, legal requirements, or use of cookies changes.
The latest version will be published through JusticeLink with an updated "Last Updated" date.
7. Contact
Questions about JusticeLink's use of cookies should be directed to:
JusticeLink Operator: JusticeLink Uganda [registered legal name — NEEDS INPUT]
Email: [email protected]
Address: [NEEDS INPUT]
Website: justicelinkug.org