Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide information to site owners, and improve user experience. Some cookies are essential for the site to function; others help us understand how the site is used.
2. How We Use Cookies
Secondaries.io uses a minimal set of cookies, focused exclusively on platform functionality and security. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or any third-party advertising technology.
3. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the Platform to function and cannot be disabled. They do not require your consent under UK data protection law.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
access_token | Encrypted session token (JWE) for authentication. Maintains your login state. | Session / 24 hours |
refresh_token | Used to renew your session without requiring re-login. | 7 days |
csrf_token | Cross-site request forgery protection. Prevents unauthorized actions. | Session |
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference choice so you are not asked repeatedly. | 12 months |
locale | Stores your language preference. | 12 months |
4. Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Platform so we can improve it. They are only set if you give explicit consent through the cookie banner. All analytics data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_analytics_id | Anonymous session identifier for usage analytics. No personal data is collected. | 30 days |
If you decline analytics cookies, no analytics data is collected and the Platform functions normally without any reduced functionality.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We do not allow third-party advertising cookies on the Platform. The only third-party cookies that may be set are:
| Provider | Purpose | When Set |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing fraud prevention. Set only during payment flows. | When making a payment |
| OAuth authentication. Set only during LinkedIn login flow. | When using LinkedIn sign-in |
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:
- Cookie banner: When you first visit the Platform, a banner allows you to accept or decline optional cookies. You can change this at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent the Platform from functioning correctly.
For instructions on managing cookies in your browser:
- 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
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Material changes will be communicated through the cookie banner and in-platform notification. The effective date at the top indicates the most recent revision.
8. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@secondaries.io.
For full details on how we process personal data, see our Privacy Policy.