Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help us remember who you are and what you were doing. Some cookies disappear when you close your browser (session cookies), while others stick around longer to remember your preferences (persistent cookies).

We use cookies on blinkdevterminal.com to make your experience smoother and to understand how people interact with our financial reporting tools. But here's the thing – not all cookies are created equal. Some are absolutely necessary for the site to work, while others help us improve or market our services.

Types of Tracking We Use

Let's break down the different ways we track activity on our platform. We believe in transparency, so here's exactly what each type does and why we use it.

How Tracking Improves Your Experience

So why do we bother with all this tracking? Here's what it actually does for you as someone using our financial reporting platform.

• When you log in, cookies remember who you are so you don't have to authenticate every single time you click to a new page
• Your customized dashboard settings stay exactly how you left them, even if you close your browser and come back days later
• We can spot patterns in how investors use our tools, which helps us build better features that actually solve real problems
• If something breaks or loads slowly for users, analytics help us identify and fix those issues quickly
• You see more relevant content recommendations based on which reports and data sets you typically access

The analytics data we collect shows us things like: "Most users who view quarterly reports also check the cash flow statements within the same session." That insight helps us reorganize the interface to make those related tools easier to find together. It's all about reducing friction and making your workflow more efficient.

Data Retention and Control

Different types of cookies stick around for different lengths of time. Session cookies disappear the moment you close your browser. Preference cookies might hang around for up to a year so your settings persist. Analytics cookies typically expire after two years, though we regularly clean out data that's no longer useful.

Marketing cookies vary depending on the third-party service, but most last between 30 and 90 days. If you decline these cookies, they won't be set in the first place. And if you've previously accepted them but change your mind, you can click the rejection button above to clear them out immediately.

Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

Beyond using our preference tool above, you can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Every major browser gives you options to block, delete, or receive notifications about cookies. Keep in mind that blocking all cookies will probably break some functionality on most websites, not just ours.