COOKIE POLICY

Forensiq

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

They are used to ensure proper functioning of the website, improve user experience, analyze traffic, and enhance security.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)

  • Persistent cookies (stored for a defined period)

2. Categories of Cookies Used

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for website functionality and security.

They may be used for:

  • Session management

  • Security protection

  • Fraud prevention

  • Load balancing

  • Infrastructure stability

These cookies do not require user consent under EU law.


B. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

Forensiq uses:

Google Analytics

Google Analytics collects anonymized statistical data such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Device and browser type

  • Approximate geographic location

  • Referring website

Google Analytics cookies are only activated after user consent, where required by applicable law.

Users may withdraw consent at any time.


C. Payment-Related Cookies

When purchasing a subscription or making a payment, third-party providers may set cookies necessary to process transactions securely.

These include:

Stripe
PayPal

These cookies may be used for:

  • Payment authentication

  • Fraud prevention

  • Transaction security

Forensiq does not have direct control over third-party payment cookies.


D. Security & Infrastructure Cookies

If infrastructure security services are used (e.g., DDoS protection, firewall systems), technical cookies may be deployed for:

  • Bot mitigation

  • Threat detection

  • Abuse prevention

  • Server stability

If implemented, this may include services such as:

Cloudflare

These cookies are strictly necessary for secure operation.

3. Legal Basis

Under the GDPR and the EU ePrivacy Directive:

  • Strictly necessary cookies are processed under legitimate interest.

  • Analytics and non-essential cookies require explicit user consent.

Users can accept, refuse, or withdraw consent at any time.

4. Managing Cookies

Users may:

  • Adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies

  • Use the cookie consent banner on the website

  • Withdraw consent at any time

Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Data Transfers

Some third-party providers (e.g., Google, Stripe, PayPal) may process data outside the European Union.

Such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards in accordance with GDPR.

6. Retention Period

Cookies are retained only as long as necessary for their intended purpose.

Session cookies expire upon browser closure.
Persistent cookies remain until expiration or manual deletion.

7. Updates

This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically.
The latest version will always be available on this page.