This Cookie Policy explains how FinanceModel ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you use our financial modeling platform. We are committed to transparency about our data practices.
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 make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website operators.
Cookies can be "session cookies" (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use a minimal set of cookies that are necessary for the platform to function. Our cookie usage is limited to the following purposes:
Authentication Cookies
We use cookies to manage your login session and keep you signed in while you use the platform. These cookies are essential for security and cannot be disabled without losing access to authenticated features.
Security Cookies
We use cookies to help protect your account and detect potentially unauthorized access or suspicious activity.
Preference Cookies
We may use cookies to remember your preferences, such as display settings or language preferences, to improve your experience.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session Authentication | Maintains your login state | Session / Persistent (configurable) |
| Security Token | Protects against unauthorized access | Session |
3. Cookies We Do Not Use
We believe in minimal data collection. The following types of cookies are not used on our platform:
- ✓No advertising cookies: We do not serve ads or use cookies to track you for advertising purposes.
- ✓No third-party tracking cookies: We do not allow third parties to place tracking cookies on our platform.
- ✓No behavioral profiling: We do not build profiles of your behavior across websites or sell your browsing data.
- ✓No cross-site tracking: We do not track your activity on other websites.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our platform uses third-party services that may set cookies as part of their functionality:
Authentication Provider
We use a secure authentication service to manage user accounts and sessions. This service sets cookies necessary for authentication and security. These cookies are essential for the login process and session management.
We do not use third-party analytics, advertising networks, or social media tracking pixels.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Accept or reject cookies on a case-by-case basis
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable or block essential cookies (particularly authentication cookies), you will not be able to log in to your account or access authenticated features of the platform. The public portions of our website will remain accessible.
For instructions on managing cookies in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.
- We will post any changes on this page and update the effective date
- For material changes, we may provide additional notice through the platform or via email
- Your continued use of the platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
7. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Privacy Inquiries
privacy@financemodel.app