Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2024

This policy explains how Compliance Checking Pro uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and service.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, keeping you signed in, and helping us understand how you use our service.

We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage that serve similar purposes to cookies.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.

Authentication Tokens

Keep you signed in to your account

Required

Session Management

Maintain your session state and preferences

Required

Security Cookies

Protect against cross-site request forgery

Required

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Usage Analytics

Understand how users navigate our site (anonymized)

Optional

Performance Monitoring

Track page load times and errors

Optional

Feature Usage

Track which features are most popular

Optional

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

User Preferences

Remember your dashboard layout and settings

Optional

Language Settings

Remember your language preference

Optional

Notification Preferences

Remember your notification settings

Optional

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Stripe (Payment Processing)

Stripe sets cookies to process payments securely and prevent fraud.

Purpose: Payment security and fraud preventionRequired for billing

Postmark (Email Delivery)

Postmark may set cookies when you interact with emails we send.

Purpose: Email delivery tracking and optimizationOptional

CloudFlare (Security & Performance)

CloudFlare sets cookies to protect our site from attacks and improve performance.

Purpose: Security, DDoS protection, and performanceRequired

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

In Your Account Settings

You can manage optional cookies through your account preferences:

  • Go to your Account Settings
  • Navigate to Privacy Preferences
  • Toggle analytics and functional cookies on/off
  • Save your preferences

In Your Browser

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent certain features of our service from working properly.

Do Not Track

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser settings. When DNT is enabled, we will not set optional analytics or tracking cookies, although essential cookies will still be used for basic functionality.

Cookie Retention Periods

Different types of cookies are retained for different periods:

Session Cookies

Deleted when you close your browser

Until browser closes

Authentication Cookies

Keep you signed in

30 days

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings

1 year

Analytics Cookies

Anonymous usage tracking

2 years

Legal Basis for Cookie Use

We use cookies based on the following legal grounds:

  • Legitimate Interest

    Essential cookies necessary for service functionality and security

  • Consent

    Optional analytics and functional cookies with your explicit consent

  • Contract Performance

    Cookies necessary to provide the service you've subscribed to

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your rights regarding cookies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@compliancecheck.com

Mail: Compliance Checking Pro Privacy Team
123 Privacy Street, Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94105

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting a notice on our website and updating the "last updated" date above.

Version: 1.3

Effective Date: January 15, 2024

Previous Update: September 22, 2023