Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 2025-11-28

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies estimio uses and how we use them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.

Our Cookie Usage

estimio uses essential cookies only. We do not use tracking cookies, marketing cookies, or third-party analytics cookies.

Essential Cookies

We use one essential cookie:

JWT Session Token Cookie

• Purpose: Authentication and session management
• Type: Essential / Functional
• Duration: 7 days (or until you log out)
• Security: httpOnly (not accessible via JavaScript), Secure (HTTPS only)
• Data Stored: Encrypted authentication token
• Third-Party: No, first-party only

This cookie is necessary for:

• Keeping you logged in
• Authenticating API requests
• Maintaining your session across page refreshes

Without this cookie, you would need to log in on every page visit.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics cookies to understand website usage:

• _ga: Distinguishes users (expires 2 years)
• ga*: Stores session state (expires 2 years)

These cookies are used for analytics purposes only and do not contain personal information. IP addresses are anonymized, and we respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser settings.

What We Don't Use

We do not use:

• ❌ Marketing cookies
• ❌ Advertising cookies
• ❌ Social media cookies
• ❌ Cookies for profiling or behavioral tracking

How to Manage Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome:

1. Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
2. Choose your preferred cookie settings

Firefox:

1. Options → Privacy & Security
2. Under "Cookies and Site Data," choose your settings

Safari:

1. Preferences → Privacy
2. Manage website data

Edge:

1. Settings → Cookies and site permissions
2. Manage and delete cookies

Clearing Cookies

If you clear cookies:

• You will be logged out of estimio
• You will need to log in again
• Your session data will be cleared

Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies entirely:

• You will not be able to use estimio
• Authentication will not work
• The service requires essential cookies to function

Third-Party Cookies

estimio does not set third-party cookies. However, when you:

• Connect your Jira account (you'll be redirected to Jira's website, which has its own cookies)
• Use third-party integrations (they may set their own cookies)

We are not responsible for cookies set by third-party services. Please review their cookie policies.

Cookie Consent

Since we only use essential cookies that are necessary for the service to function, we do not require explicit cookie consent under GDPR. Essential cookies are exempt from consent requirements.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Questions?

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: info@estimio.ch