Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 March 2025
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Finctells uses them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners.
We also use similar technologies such as local storage and session storage, which function similarly to cookies and are covered by this policy.
Cookies we use
Essential cookies
Always activeThese cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function. They enable core features such as user authentication, session management, security, and load balancing. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ft_session | Maintains your authenticated session | Session |
| ft_csrf | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| ft_theme | Remembers your dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
Analytics cookies
OptionalThese cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website and platform. We use this data to improve usability, identify popular features, and measure the effectiveness of our marketing. All analytics data is anonymised and aggregated.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics — tracks page views and session data | 2 years / 24 hours |
| ft_analytics | Internal analytics for feature usage tracking | 30 days |
Preference cookies
OptionalThese cookies remember choices you make on our website to provide a more personalised experience, such as your preferred language, currency display, or dashboard layout.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ft_locale | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
| ft_currency | Stores your preferred currency display | 1 year |
Marketing cookies
OptionalWe use marketing cookies on our public website (not within the platform) to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to show you relevant content on partner sites. These are only used on finctells.io, not within your account.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) Pixel — tracks conversions from ads | 3 months |
| _lnk_id | LinkedIn Insight Tag — measures LinkedIn ad effectiveness | 30 days |
Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These third parties have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review:
- • Google Analytics
- • Meta (Facebook) Pixel
- • LinkedIn Insight Tag
- • Stripe (payments)
How to manage cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Cookie consent tool
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner where you can accept or decline optional cookies. You can update your preferences at any time via the "Cookie settings" link in the footer.
Browser settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and platform. Consult your browser's help documentation for instructions.
Opt-out links
You can opt out of Google Analytics at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. For interest-based advertising, visit youronlinechoices.eu (EU) or optout.aboutads.info (US).
Questions?
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@finctells.io. For more information about how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.