Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit and improve your browsing experience. Cookies can be categorized by their purpose and duration:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period
• Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Non-essential cookies: Used for analytics, advertising, or preferences

2. Our Cookie Usage Philosophy

RuggedJointCare is committed to minimal data collection. We use only essential cookies required for basic site functionality. We do not use:

• Tracking cookies or web analytics
• Advertising cookies or behavioral targeting
• Third-party cookies for data sharing
• Cookies that enable cross-site tracking

3. Essential Cookies We Use

Cookie Consent Cookie: Records your consent preferences when you use our cookie consent banner. This prevents the banner from displaying repeatedly.

• Name: cookieConsent
• Duration: 12 months
• Purpose: Remember whether you accepted or rejected non-essential cookies

4. How We Use Cookies

We use essential cookies only to:

• Remember your cookie consent preferences
• Maintain basic website functionality
• Ensure secure browsing
• Comply with legal requirements

5. Controlling Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and other site data

You can also:

• Accept or reject our essential cookies through the cookie consent banner
• Clear cookies from your browser at any time
• Set your browser to warn you before accepting cookies
• Disable cookies entirely (though this may affect site functionality)

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. We respect this signal and do not use tracking or advertising cookies regardless of this setting, as our policy is to use only essential cookies.

7. Third-Party Cookies

External services on our website may set their own cookies. For example:

• Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): May set minimal technical cookies
• Font services: May use cookies for font delivery optimization

We only permit third-party cookies that are necessary for website functionality. These third parties must comply with privacy regulations including GDPR.

8. Consent Mode v2 (Google Compliance)

Our website implements Google Consent Mode v2, which allows us to function appropriately based on your consent choices while maintaining user privacy. This means:

• If you accept: Basic analytics functions may be enabled
• If you reject: Only essential functions operate, with no tracking

However, our default position is to use only essential cookies and not employ tracking or advertising mechanisms.

9. International Compliance

Our cookie policy complies with:

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): European Union privacy regulation
• ePrivacy Directive: European rules on electronic communications
• Austrian Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz): Austrian privacy law

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be reflected with a new "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated to users where practical.

11. Questions About Cookies

If you have questions about our cookie practices or how to control cookies on our website, please contact us:

RuggedJointCare
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +43 5444 987 6543

12. Cookie Consent Banner

A cookie consent banner appears when you first visit our website. This banner allows you to:

• Accept: Allow essential cookies necessary for site functionality
• Reject: Disable all non-essential cookies

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and visiting the site again, or by contacting us directly.

This Cookie Policy was last updated February 2026 and reflects our commitment to privacy and minimal data collection.