Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 9, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Made For Law ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and Service. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
- Essential: Enable core functionality of the Service
- Security: Protect against fraud and secure your account
- Preferences: Remember your settings and choices
- Analytics: Understand how you use the Service
- Performance: Improve Service speed and reliability
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Required for Service functionality - Cannot be disabled
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session_id | Maintains your login session | Session |
auth_token | Authenticates your identity | 14 days |
csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
4.2 Functional Cookies
Remember your preferences - Can be disabled
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
user_preferences | Stores your settings and preferences | 1 year |
theme_mode | Remembers your dark/light mode choice | 1 year |
language | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
4.3 Analytics Cookies
Help us understand usage patterns - Can be disabled
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
_gat | Google Analytics - Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
analytics_session | Tracks session duration and interactions | Session |
4.4 Performance Cookies
Monitor and improve Service performance - Can be disabled
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
performance_id | Tracks page load times | Session |
error_tracking | Identifies and logs errors | 7 days |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
5.1 Stripe (Payment Processing)
- Purpose: Secure payment processing and fraud prevention
- Cookies:
__stripe_mid,__stripe_sid - Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy
5.2 Google Analytics
- Purpose: Website usage analytics (anonymized)
- Cookies:
_ga,_gid,_gat - Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
5.3 Sentry (Error Tracking)
- Purpose: Error monitoring and performance tracking
- Cookies:
sentry-sc - Privacy Policy: sentry.io/privacy
6. Other Tracking Technologies
6.1 Local Storage
We use browser local storage to save data locally on your device, such as user preferences and application state. This data persists until explicitly cleared.
6.2 Session Storage
Similar to local storage but automatically cleared when you close your browser. Used for temporary data during your session.
6.3 Web Beacons
Small graphic images (also known as "pixel tags") used in emails to track whether messages were opened and links were clicked.
7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
7.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Reject non-essential cookies
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer.
7.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
7.3 Opt-Out Links
- Google Analytics: Browser Add-on
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-Out
⚠️ Important Note
Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Service. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the Service to function.
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, we do not respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can control cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Posting a notice on our website
- Sending an email notification for significant changes
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Made For Law LLC, a trade name of Good Smart Idea LLC
700 W Saint Clair Ave, Suite 100
Cleveland, OH 44113
Website: https://madeforlaw.com
11. Additional Resources
Cookie Consent Tool
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" button in the footer of any page on our website.