This Cookie Policy explains how BrokerageAudit, Inc. ("BrokerageAudit," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at brokerageaudit.com and use our Service. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or are deleted) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ba_session | BrokerageAudit | Maintains your authenticated session (encrypted JWT) | 7 days |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot detection and security protection | 30 minutes |
| csrf_token | BrokerageAudit | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use. If you disable these cookies, some features may not function properly.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | BrokerageAudit | Stores your display and notification preferences | 1 year |
| sidebar_state | BrokerageAudit | Remembers sidebar collapse/expand state | 1 year |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Service by collecting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Service.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and tracks page views | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users (24-hour window) | 24 hours |
3. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use:
- Local Storage: Used to store application state data such as filter preferences and dashboard configurations on your device.
- Session Storage: Used for temporary data that is cleared when you close your browser tab, such as form progress and multi-step workflow state.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third-party services we use that may set cookies include:
- BrokerageAudit— Authentication session cookie for sign-in and session management.
- Stripe— Fraud prevention cookies used during checkout and billing operations.
- Cloudflare— Security and performance cookies for bot protection and content delivery.
- Google Analytics— Analytics cookies for usage statistics (when enabled).
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in your browser's "Settings," "Preferences," or "Privacy" menu. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set
5.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable essential cookies, you will not be able to sign in to or use the Service. Disabling functional cookies may result in reduced functionality, such as the Service not remembering your preferences. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect the functionality of the Service.
5.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. There is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At present, the Service does not respond to DNT signals but does honor cookie preferences set in your browser.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via email or through the Service.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Mail: BrokerageAudit, Inc., Attn: Privacy, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801