Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 6, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site.

Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and web beacons. This policy covers all such tracking technologies (collectively, "Cookies").

2. How We Use Cookies

FoundryOps uses a minimal cookie approach. We only use cookies that are essential for functionality or that you've explicitly consented to.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for our Services to function. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
auth_tokenKeeps you logged in30 days
session_idMaintains your session stateSession (deleted when you close browser)
csrf_tokenSecurity protection against cross-site attacksSession
cookie_consentRemembers your cookie preferences1 year

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

We use analytics to understand how users interact with our Services (e.g., which features are popular, where users get stuck). All analytics data is anonymized.

ServicePurposeData Collected
Plausible AnalyticsPrivacy-friendly analytics (GDPR compliant, no personal data)Page views, referrer, country (no IP addresses stored)
StripeFraud detection for payment processingDevice fingerprint, browser metadata

Note: We do NOT use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or other invasive trackers.

3.3 Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies remember your preferences to improve your experience.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
theme_preferenceRemembers if you prefer dark or light mode1 year
last_used_algorithmPre-selects your preferred matching algorithm90 days

3.4 Advertising Cookies (We Do NOT Use These)

✅ We do NOT use third-party advertising cookies or sell your data to advertisers.

4. Third-Party Cookies

When you use third-party integrations, those services may set their own cookies:

4.1 Google Sheets Add-on

4.2 Salesforce Integration

4.3 Stripe (Payment Processing)

  • Fraud detection cookies: Stripe uses device fingerprinting to prevent payment fraud
  • See Stripe Privacy Policy

5. How to Control Cookies

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit FoundryOps, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept all: Enables analytics and functional cookies
  • Essential only: Only uses cookies required for the site to work
  • Customize: Choose which types of cookies to allow

You can change your preferences anytime from your account settings or by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Instructions:

Warning: Blocking essential cookies will break site functionality (you won't be able to log in).

5.3 Do Not Track (DNT)

We respect Do Not Track signals. If your browser sends a DNT=1 header, we will:

  • Disable analytics cookies automatically
  • Only use essential cookies required for site functionality

6. Cookie Lifespan

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain until expiration or manual deletion
  • Our longest cookie: 1 year (for cookie consent preference)

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. Material changes will be posted 30 days in advance.

Last updated date is shown at the top of this page.

8. Contact Us

Questions about our cookie practices? Contact:

Summary: Our Cookie Philosophy

  • Minimal cookies: Only what's needed to make the site work
  • No invasive tracking: No Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or ad networks
  • Privacy-friendly analytics: Plausible (GDPR-compliant, no IP logging)
  • Your control: Easy opt-out via banner or browser settings
  • Respect DNT: We honor Do Not Track signals

Related Policies: For information on how we handle your data beyond cookies, see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

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