Cookie Policy
Effective date: March 7, 2025
Intellistocks ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we use cookies and other tracking technologies on our website and related services (collectively, the "Platform").This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
By using our Platform, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree, you may adjust your browser settings or stop using the Platform.
1. What Are Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They store small amounts of data and enable the website to recognize your device upon future visits. Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences and improve your user experience.
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies, including:
- Flash Cookies – Certain platform features may use local stored objects (or Flash cookies) to store preferences and navigation data.
- Web Beacons – These are small electronic files (also known as pixel tags or clear gifs) embedded in website pages or emails. They enable us to track engagement, such as whether an email was opened or a page was visited.
- Session and Persistent Cookies – Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.
- Third-Party Cookies – Cookies set by third-party services (e.g., analytics providers, advertising networks) that track behavior across different websites and sessions.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on the Platform:
2.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Platform to function properly. They enable core functions like page navigation, account login, and secure payment processing. Without these cookies, certain platform features may not work correctly.
Examples:
- User authentication and login
- Security measures (e.g., fraud prevention)
- Session management
2.2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you interact with our Platform, such as which pages you visit most frequently and if you encounter errors. We use this data to improve the Platform’s performance and user experience.
Examples:
- Tracking platform load time and performance
- Monitoring traffic sources and user activity patterns
- Improving website navigation
2.3. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the Platform to remember your preferences and provide enhanced functionality and personalization. These cookies are set by Intellistocks or third-party service providers.
Examples:
- Language and region settings
- User interface customization
- Saving form inputs or user preferences
2.4. Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing behavior across websites and may be used by Intellistocks or third-party advertisers to deliver targeted ads based on your interests. They are also used to limit the frequency of ads and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples:
- Displaying relevant ads based on user behavior
- Retargeting ads based on past activity
- Tracking ad engagement and conversion rates
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and tracking technologies to:
- Provide and maintain platform functionality
- Improve user experience and personalize content
- Monitor performance and detect issues
- Deliver targeted advertisements and measure their effectiveness
- Conduct research and analysis to improve services
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information (e.g., financial information) or to track your online activity outside the Platform.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We work with third-party service providers that may place cookies on your device to collect information for the following purposes:
- Analytics: We use services such as Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our Platform.
- Advertising: We may work with partners to display personalized ads based on user activity.
- Payment Processing: Our payment processors may use cookies to secure transactions and prevent fraud.
Third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective providers. We do not control how third parties use cookies or how they handle the data they collect. For more information, please refer to their privacy and cookie policies directly.
5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies at any time. Most browsers allow you to control cookies through the following settings:
To Enable or Disable Cookies:
- Open your browser settings.
- Navigate to the "Privacy" or "Security" section.
- Adjust your cookie settings to allow, block, or delete cookies as desired.
- Save your preferences.
If you disable cookies, some platform features may not function properly. Blocking or deleting cookies may also remove previously saved preferences.
6. Consent and Changes to Cookie Settings
When you first visit our Platform, you will see a cookie banner requesting your consent to use cookies. You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or the cookie management tool available on the Platform.
By continuing to use our Platform without adjusting your browser settings, you consent to our use of cookies as outlined in this Policy.
7. How We Protect Your Data
We use industry-standard security measures to protect any data collected through cookies, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure servers with restricted access
- Regular security monitoring and penetration testing
- Data minimization policies to limit the collection of sensitive information
We anonymize and aggregate cookie-based data whenever possible to further protect user privacy.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or applicable legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date at the top.
Your continued use of the Platform after any changes to this Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or your cookie settings, please contact us at:
Intellistocks Privacy Team
Email: privacy@intellistocks.com
10. Cross-Reference to Privacy Policy
For more details on how we collect, process, and protect your personal data, please review our PrivacyPolicy.