COOKIE POLICY
Effective Date: November 1, 2025
Last Updated: November 8, 2025

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE: This policy is currently under legal review and may be updated. Rintuit Consulting LLC maintains its commitment to transparency and compliance — finalized versions will be published shortly.

1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE
   This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) explains how Rintuit Consulting LLC (“Rintuit,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a Nevada Limited Liability Company, uses cookies and related technologies on our website (rintuit.com) and all subdomains.
   Applies to: all visitors, devices, and browsers accessing our website.
   Contact: privacy@rintuit.com
   Registered Address: [Nevada Registered Agent Address]
   Business Operations: Remote-First (U.S. Nationwide)

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
   Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They store information such as preferences, session identifiers, and analytics data.
   Types:
   Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
   Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or are deleted.
   First-Party Cookies: Set by rintuit.com.
   Third-Party Cookies: Set by external providers integrated into our site.
   Related Technologies: Web beacons, pixels, SDKs, local storage.

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
   A. Essential Cookies
   Purpose: Core functionality, security, access control, load balancing.
   Examples: Consent preference storage, session management, site performance (including Framer).
   Legal Basis: Legitimate interests (service operation).

B. Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Measure usage, diagnose issues, improve performance and UX.
Examples: Google Analytics (IP anonymization enabled), LinkedIn Insights Tag (conversion analytics).
Legal Basis: Consent via cookie banner.
Opt-Out: Through banner or browser settings.

C. Functional Cookies
Purpose: Remember preferences (e.g., language, form states), enhance usability.
Examples: UI customization, saved choices.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interests (usability).

D. Marketing/Advertising Cookies
Purpose: Measure effectiveness of B2B campaigns and traffic sources from professional platforms.
Examples: LinkedIn campaign tracking, Google Ads conversion pixels.
Exclusions: No behavioral retargeting for consumer advertising.
Legal Basis: Explicit opt-in consent.

4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
   We use trusted providers that may set cookies when their services are loaded.
   Current providers include:
   Google Analytics (usage metrics, anonymized reporting)
   LinkedIn Insights (ad conversion metrics)
   Framer (site performance and delivery analytics)
   Each provider’s use is governed by its own privacy policy and, where applicable, a data processing agreement with Rintuit.

5. COOKIE DURATION AND RETENTION
   Essential Cookies: Session to 24 months; may persist longer for security/integrity.
   Analytics Cookies: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics default).
   Functional Cookies: Up to 12 months.
   Marketing Cookies: Up to 12 months or until consent is withdrawn.

6. COOKIE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
   Controls available to you:
   Accept/Reject non-essential cookies via our cookie banner.
   Delete cookies via browser settings.
   Block cookies or set “Do Not Track” (effect varies by browser/site).
   Browser help links:
   Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
   Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
   Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
   Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
   Impact: Disabling some cookies may limit functionality or affect page rendering.

7. CONSENT MANAGEMENT
   Banner Options: Accept all, reject non-essential, or customize categories.
   Storage of Choice: Up to 12 months unless withdrawn earlier.
   Change Preferences: Reopen banner (footer link) or clear cookies in your browser.

8. DATA SECURITY AND PRIVACY INTEGRATION
   Cookie-derived data is protected by the controls in our Privacy Policy (encryption in transit, access controls, monitoring).
   No Sale/Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or share cookie-derived data for cross-context behavioral advertising.
   Use Limitation: Data used only for purposes stated in this Policy and consistent with consent.

9. POLICY UPDATES
   We may update this Policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or our providers.
   Effective Timing: Upon posting an updated “Last Updated” date.
   Material Changes: Notice via on-site banner and/or email to registered users.

10. CONTACT INFORMATION
    Rintuit Consulting LLC
    Official Contact: arigge@rintuit.com
    Registered Address: Rintuit Consulting LLC — c/o Nevada Registered Agent, Las Vegas, NV 89011

    Business Operations: Remote-First (U.S. Nationwide)
    Business Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST

    For any questions, legal notices, or data requests, please contact arigge@rintuit.com.
    Certified mail may be directed to our registered Nevada business address.