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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 15, 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how StockAPI uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our services.

🍪 What Are Cookies?​

Definition​

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit and provide a better user experience.

How They Work​

  • Storage - Stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet)
  • Retrieval - Sent back to the website on future visits
  • Functionality - Enable various website features
  • Expiration - Have specific expiration dates

🔧 Types of Cookies We Use​

Essential Cookies​

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:

  • Authentication - Keep you logged in
  • Security - Protect against fraud and abuse
  • Session Management - Maintain your session
  • Preferences - Remember your basic settings

Analytics Cookies​

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

  • Usage Statistics - Page views, time spent, navigation
  • Performance - Load times, error rates
  • User Behavior - How users interact with our site
  • Improvements - Help us improve our services

Marketing Cookies​

These cookies are used for advertising and marketing purposes:

  • Targeted Ads - Show relevant advertisements
  • Campaign Tracking - Measure marketing effectiveness
  • Social Media - Integration with social platforms
  • Retargeting - Show ads to returning visitors

Functional Cookies​

These cookies enable enhanced functionality:

  • Language Preferences - Remember your language choice
  • Theme Settings - Dark/light mode preferences
  • Customization - Personalized content and features
  • Third-party Services - Integration with external services

📊 Specific Cookies We Use​

First-Party Cookies​

Cookies set by our website:

  • Session ID - stockapi_session - Maintains your session
  • Authentication - stockapi_auth - Keeps you logged in
  • Preferences - stockapi_prefs - Stores your preferences
  • Analytics - stockapi_analytics - Tracks usage patterns

Third-Party Cookies​

Cookies set by third-party services:

  • Google Analytics - _ga, _gid - Website analytics
  • Google Ads - _gads - Advertising tracking
  • Facebook - _fbp - Social media integration
  • LinkedIn - li_sugr - Professional networking

Session vs Persistent Cookies​

  • Session Cookies - Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies - Remain until expiration or deletion

🎯 How We Use Cookies​

Website Functionality​

  • User Experience - Improve site navigation and usability
  • Personalization - Customize content based on preferences
  • Security - Protect against unauthorized access
  • Performance - Optimize website speed and reliability

Analytics and Research​

  • Usage Patterns - Understand how visitors use our site
  • Performance Metrics - Monitor site performance
  • User Behavior - Analyze user interactions
  • Improvement - Identify areas for enhancement

Marketing and Advertising​

  • Targeted Content - Show relevant information
  • Campaign Effectiveness - Measure marketing success
  • User Engagement - Track user interactions
  • Conversion Tracking - Monitor goal completions

🔒 Cookie Management​

Browser Settings​

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome - Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
  • Firefox - Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari - Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge - Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Opt-out Tools​

Third-party opt-out mechanisms:

When you visit our website:

  • Consent - We ask for your consent to use cookies
  • Preferences - You can choose which types to accept
  • Changes - You can change your preferences anytime
  • Information - Clear information about cookie usage

🌍 International Considerations​

GDPR Compliance​

For EU users:

  • Consent - Explicit consent required for non-essential cookies
  • Information - Clear information about cookie usage
  • Control - Easy way to withdraw consent
  • Rights - Right to access and delete cookie data

CCPA Compliance​

For California residents:

  • Disclosure - Clear disclosure of cookie usage
  • Opt-out - Right to opt out of cookie tracking
  • Information - Information about data collection
  • Non-discrimination - Equal service regardless of choices

Other Regulations​

We comply with various regulations:

  • ePrivacy Directive - European cookie regulations
  • PECR - UK privacy and electronic communications
  • Local Laws - Country-specific requirements

📱 Mobile and App Cookies​

Mobile Websites​

Cookies work similarly on mobile devices:

  • Mobile Browsers - Same cookie functionality
  • Settings - Manage through mobile browser settings
  • Performance - Optimized for mobile devices
  • Compatibility - Work across different mobile platforms

Mobile Applications​

Our mobile apps may use similar technologies:

  • App Storage - Local storage and preferences
  • Analytics - App usage analytics
  • Push Notifications - Notification preferences
  • User Experience - Personalized app experience

🔄 Cookie Updates​

Policy Changes​

We may update this policy:

  • Notification - Email notification of changes
  • Website - Updated policy on our website
  • Consent - New consent for significant changes
  • Effective Date - Clear effective date

Technology Changes​

As technology evolves:

  • New Types - New cookie technologies
  • Better Control - Improved user control options
  • Enhanced Privacy - Better privacy protection
  • Compliance - Updated compliance measures

📞 Cookie Questions​

Contact Information​

If you have questions about cookies:

Technical Support​

For technical cookie issues:

  • Browser Help - Check your browser's help documentation
  • Settings Guide - Step-by-step cookie management
  • Troubleshooting - Common cookie problems and solutions
  • Updates - Keep your browser updated

📋 Cookie Categories​

Strictly Necessary​

Essential for website operation:

  • Authentication - Login and session management
  • Security - Fraud prevention and protection
  • Functionality - Core website features
  • Performance - Basic site performance

Performance​

Help improve website performance:

  • Analytics - Usage statistics and metrics
  • Error Tracking - Identify and fix issues
  • Load Times - Optimize page loading
  • User Experience - Improve site usability

Functional​

Enable enhanced features:

  • Personalization - Customized content
  • Preferences - User settings and choices
  • Social Media - Social platform integration
  • Third-party - External service integration

Marketing​

Used for advertising purposes:

  • Targeting - Relevant advertisements
  • Tracking - Campaign effectiveness
  • Retargeting - Follow-up advertising
  • Analytics - Marketing analytics

🛡️ Privacy Protection​

Data Minimization​

We collect only necessary data:

  • Limited Scope - Only essential information
  • Purpose Limitation - Use for stated purposes only
  • Retention - Limited retention periods
  • Security - Secure data handling

User Control​

You have control over your data:

  • Consent - Choose which cookies to accept
  • Withdrawal - Withdraw consent anytime
  • Deletion - Delete stored cookie data
  • Information - Access information about usage

Security Measures​

We protect cookie data:

  • Encryption - Secure data transmission
  • Access Controls - Limited access to data
  • Monitoring - Regular security monitoring
  • Compliance - Follow security best practices

Questions about cookies? Contact us through our contact form or review our Privacy Policy.