Cookie Consent Management
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Maintenance 101 Cookie Policy
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What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your computer or mobile device. Through cookies, websites can remember your behavior and preferences to provide better services. They help us enhance your user experience and ensure the proper functioning of our website.
Cookie Types Used by Maintenance 101
1. Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of the website and cannot be disabled by users.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|
| _maintenance101_session | Maintain user login session | Browser session |
| authenticity_token | CSRF security token | Browser session |
2. Functional Cookies
These cookies store user settings and preferences to provide a personalized experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Dark mode/Light mode settings | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Cookie consent settings | 1 year |
3. Security Cookies
These cookies are essential for website security.
| Provider | Purpose | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|
| Google reCAPTCHA | Essential security feature to prevent bot attacks and block spam | Up to 6 months |
4. Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies are used for website usage analysis to improve our services.
| Provider | Purpose | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics |
• Analysis of page views, dwell time, and user behavior patterns • Identifying popular content and improving usability • Website performance analysis and optimization • IP addresses are shortened for processing (anonymized) |
Up to 26 months |
GDPR Compliance: Google Analytics cookies collect only anonymized data and do not include personally identifiable information. These cookies can be optionally rejected and are subject to your consent.
How to Manage Cookies
1. Browser Settings
You can manage cookies in most browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Site Permissions > Cookies and Site Data
2. Site Cookie Settings
You can selectively manage cookies through the cookie settings page provided by this website.
You can change your settings anytime on the Cookie Settings page.
Impact of Rejecting Cookies
- Essential Cookies: Rejecting these may cause the website's basic functions (login, security, etc.) to not work properly.
- Functional Cookies: Rejecting these means personalized settings (theme, language, etc.) will not be saved.
- Security Cookies: These are essential for website security and are necessary for safe service provision.
- Analytics Cookies: Rejecting these does not affect website usage, but you will not participate in statistical analysis for service improvement.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this cookie policy, please contact us at espresso.machine.maintenance@gmail.com.
Your Rights Under GDPR/CCPA
EU and California residents have additional rights regarding cookie usage and data processing. Contact us to exercise your rights or visit our Privacy Policy for more information.
Last Updated: August 30, 2025 | Effective Date: August 30, 2025
This Cookie Policy complies with GDPR, CCPA, and Korean PIPA requirements