# Cookie Policy — UI Rescue Studio

Last updated: April 2026

## 1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to remember your preferences, understand how you use a website, and improve your browsing experience.

## 2. Cookies We Use

### 2.1 Google Analytics Cookies

- **Purpose:** We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website, measure website performance, and identify areas for improvement.
- **Type:** Third-party analytics cookies
- **Duration:** Expires after 14 months of inactivity
- **Data Collected:** Pages visited, time on page, referral source, device type, browser, and general location (country/region)
- **GDPR Compliance:** Google Analytics is GDPR compliant. All data is anonymized and cannot identify individual users.

### 2.2 Local Storage (Theme Preference)

- **Purpose:** We store your light/dark mode theme preference in your browser's local storage for a better user experience.
- **Type:** Browser local storage (not technically a cookie)
- **Duration:** Persists until you clear your browser's local storage
- **Data Stored:** Only your theme preference ("light" or "dark")
- **Privacy:** This data is stored **entirely on your device** and never transmitted to our servers or third parties.

## 3. Essential vs. Non-Essential Cookies

- **Essential Cookies:** None of our cookies are strictly essential for basic website functionality. Our site works perfectly without any cookies.
- **Analytics Cookies:** Google Analytics cookies are non-essential and used to improve our site. You can opt out anytime.

## 4. How to Control Cookies

### 4.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

- Accept all cookies
- Accept cookies only from specific sites
- Reject all cookies

Instructions vary by browser. Search "manage cookies" in your browser's help section.

### 4.2 Disable Google Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using:

- **Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:** [Download here →](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout)
- **Your Google Account Settings:** Manage your privacy settings in your Google Account

### 4.3 Clear Local Storage

To clear your stored theme preference:

- In your browser's Developer Tools (F12), go to "Application" → "Local Storage"
- Find uirescue.com and delete the entry
- Or simply clear all browser data in your browser settings

## 5. Third-Party Cookie Policies

Google Analytics has its own cookie policy. For more information, visit:

- [Google Cookies & Technologies Policy →](https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies)
- [Google Privacy Policy →](https://policies.google.com/privacy)

## 6. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

- **Withdraw Consent:** You can withdraw consent for analytics cookies at any time
- **Access Information:** Request what data is collected about you
- **Opt-Out:** Choose not to be tracked by Google Analytics

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at **sladjana@uirescue.com**.

## 7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

## 8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

**UI Rescue Studio**  
Email: sladjana@uirescue.com  
Location: Beograd, Srbija
