Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how MyFinancePlatform uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our platform and how you can control their use.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by online service providers to make their websites work more efficiently, provide reporting information, and personalize the user experience.
Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for several important reasons:
- Security: To protect your account and detect unauthorized access
- Functionality: To remember your preferences and settings
- Performance: To analyze how our platform is used and improve user experience
- Personalization: To provide customized financial recommendations
- Authentication: To keep you logged in securely
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our platform. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.
Examples include:
- Authentication cookies to verify your identity
- Session cookies to maintain your login state
- Security cookies to protect against fraud
- Load balancing cookies to ensure site performance
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the platform to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples include:
- Language and region preferences
- Dashboard layout and customization settings
- Notification preferences
- Theme and display preferences
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our services and user experience.
Examples include:
- Page views and popular content
- User journey and navigation patterns
- Error tracking and performance monitoring
- Feature usage and adoption metrics
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your activity across websites to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising and to limit the number of times you see an advertisement.
Examples include:
- Retargeting and remarketing
- Social media integration
- Cross-device tracking
- Campaign effectiveness measurement
Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party service providers who may also set cookies on your device through our platform. These include:
Analytics Providers
- Google Analytics: For website usage analysis
- Mixpanel: For product analytics and user behavior
Security Providers
- Cloudflare: For security and performance optimization
- reCAPTCHA: For bot protection and fraud prevention
Support Tools
- Intercom: For customer support chat functionality
- Zendesk: For help desk and support ticketing
How Long Do Cookies Last?
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser or end your session.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. The duration varies by cookie type:
- Authentication cookies: 30 days
- Preference cookies: 1 year
- Analytics cookies: 2 years
- Marketing cookies: 90 days to 2 years
How to Control Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can typically:
- See what cookies you have and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from particular sites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Cookie Preference Center
We provide a cookie preference center where you can manage your consent for different types of cookies. You can access this through the cookie banner or in your account settings.
Opt-Out Links
For third-party cookies, you can often opt out directly:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-out
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our platform may not function properly:
- You may need to log in each time you visit
- Your preferences and settings may not be saved
- Some personalized features may not work
- Security features may be compromised
Mobile App Data
If you use our mobile application, we may collect similar information through mobile identifiers and tracking technologies. You can control this through your device settings or app permissions.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@myfinanceplatform.com
- Address: [Company Address]
- Cookie Preference Center: Available in your account settings