Cookie Policy

Understanding Cookies

This Cookie Policy explains how StrataSpend uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website or use our platform. This policy is part of our Privacy Policy and should be read together with it.

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use several categories of cookies to provide, protect, and improve our services:

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our platform. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, our services cannot function properly. These cookies do not collect information about you that could be used for marketing purposes.

Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our platform, such as which pages you visit most often and whether you receive error messages. This data helps us understand how our services are performing and identify areas for improvement. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymized.

Functional Cookies: These cookies allow our platform to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or regional preferences) and provide enhanced features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on content.

Targeting and Advertising Cookies: These cookies may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not store personally identifiable information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device.

First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies: These are cookies set directly by StrataSpend when you visit our website or use our platform. We use first-party cookies for authentication, security, and to remember your preferences.

Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by domains other than StrataSpend. We use third-party cookies for analytics, performance monitoring, and advertising purposes. Third-party service providers operate independently and are governed by their own privacy policies.

Specific Cookies We Deploy

Session Cookies: These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. We use session cookies to maintain your login state and manage your navigation through our platform.

Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. We use persistent cookies to remember your preferences and provide a personalized experience when you return to our platform.

Authentication Cookies: These cookies verify your identity and keep you logged in during your session. They are essential for accessing secure areas of our platform.

Security Cookies: These cookies help us detect fraudulent activity, prevent unauthorized access, and protect your account from security threats.

Analytics and Measurement Tools

We use analytics services to understand how users interact with our platform. These services may use cookies to collect data such as page views, time spent on pages, navigation patterns, and device information. This information is used exclusively to improve our services and user experience.

The analytics providers we work with include industry-standard services that process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements. They do not sell your data or use it for purposes unrelated to providing services to us.

Web Beacons and Pixel Tags

In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) in our emails and on our website. These are tiny graphics with a unique identifier that function similarly to cookies and help us track user behavior, measure the effectiveness of our communications, and understand which parts of our platform are most engaging.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Controls: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Each browser is different, so check your browser's help menu to learn how to change your cookie preferences.

Consequences of Disabling Cookies: If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our platform may not function properly. Essential cookies are required for the operation of our services, and disabling them will prevent you from accessing certain areas or using specific functionality.

Cookie Consent Manager: When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through your account settings or by clearing your browser cookies.

Third-Party Cookie Policies

We work with third-party service providers who may set cookies when you use our platform. These providers operate independently and have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review these policies to understand how they collect and use information.

We do not have control over third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties. Common third-party services we use include analytics providers, payment processors, and customer support platforms.

Cookies and Mobile Applications

Our mobile applications may use technologies similar to cookies, including device identifiers and local storage, to provide functionality and collect usage data. These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies on our website and are subject to the same privacy protections.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Our platform does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for how such signals should be interpreted or honored.

International Data Transfers

Cookies and the information they collect may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. These countries may have different data protection laws. We take appropriate measures to ensure that data collected through cookies receives adequate protection regardless of where it is processed.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the updated policy on our website with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@strataspend.io
Phone: +44 7492 805 361
Address: 45 Knighton Church Road, Leicester LE2 3JG, United Kingdom

Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit the following resources:

• Your browser's help documentation
• www.allaboutcookies.org
• www.youronlinechoices.eu (for users in the European Union)