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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 March 2025 · Version 1.0 · Phronesis Technologies Limited, trading as AlphaFind
This policy explains what cookies and similar technologies AlphaFind uses, why we use them, and how you can control them.
01 What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with the site. We also use similar technologies such as local storage and session storage for equivalent purposes.
Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (stored for a defined period). They may be set by us ("first-party") or by third-party services we use.
02 Categories of Cookies We Use
Strictly NecessaryAlways Active
Essential for the platform to function. These include authentication tokens (keeping you logged in), CSRF protection, session management, and security cookies. Without these, the platform cannot operate. No consent is required for these cookies.
FunctionalOptional
Remember your preferences to personalise your experience — such as your preferred theme (dark/light mode), chart settings, selected timeframes, and UI layout preferences. Disabling these means your preferences will not be saved between sessions.
AnalyticsRequires Consent
Help us understand how users interact with AlphaFind — which features are used most, where users encounter difficulty, and how the platform performs. This data is aggregated and used to improve the product. We use privacy-respecting analytics providers and do not use this data for advertising.
MarketingRequires Consent
Used only if you have consented. May be placed by third-party advertising or retargeting providers to show relevant AlphaFind content on other platforms. We do not currently use marketing cookies on the main platform — only on public marketing pages where indicated.
03 Specific Cookies
| Cookie name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
af_session | Strictly Necessary | Maintains your authenticated session | Session |
af_csrf | Strictly Necessary | CSRF protection token | Session |
af_remember | Strictly Necessary | "Stay logged in" persistent token | 30 days |
af_prefs | Functional | Stores UI preferences (theme, layout) | 1 year |
af_consent | Strictly Necessary | Records your cookie consent choices | 1 year |
_analytics | Analytics | Anonymised usage analytics | 13 months |
This list will be updated as the platform evolves. Third-party cookies are governed by the respective providers' own cookie policies.
04 Managing Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:
- Cookie settings: use the cookie preferences panel accessible from the footer of any page on alphafind.io to update your consent choices;
- Browser settings: most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies — refer to your browser's help documentation. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent the platform from functioning correctly;
- Opt-out tools: for analytics, you may use browser-level opt-out tools provided by our analytics partners.
Withdrawing consent for optional cookies will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before withdrawal.
05 More Information
For more information about how we handle your data generally, see our Privacy Policy. For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at [email protected].