Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use tracking technologies on forwardtechbox.com
We use cookies and similar tracking tools to make your experience on forwardtechbox.com better. This isn't just legal boilerplate—we're actually explaining how these little bits of code help us show you relevant financial analysis tools while respecting your privacy.
Some cookies are essential for our platform to work properly. Others help us understand which features matter most to our users. And yes, you have control over most of them.
Last updated: March 2025What Are Cookies Anyway?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. Think of them as Post-it notes that help our website remember things about your visit—like your preferences or what you were looking at.
They don't store personal information like your name or email unless you've specifically given us that data. Most cookies contain just a unique identifier that helps our system recognize your browser.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These keep our financial analysis platform running. Without them, you can't log into your dashboard or save your business data. We can't turn these off because the site wouldn't work.
Analytics Cookies
These help us see which analysis tools get used most and where people get stuck. We use this to make better decisions about what features to improve next.
Functional Cookies
These remember your preferences—like which currency format you prefer or whether you want to see advanced financial metrics. They make the site work the way you like it.
Marketing Cookies
These track whether our content about financial tools is relevant to your business needs. They help us show you case studies and examples that match your industry.
Specific Cookies in Action
Here's what's actually happening behind the scenes when you use our financial analysis platform:
- Session cookies keep you logged in while you work on your financial reports. They disappear when you close your browser.
- Preference cookies remember things like your dashboard layout or favorite report formats for up to 12 months.
- Analytics cookies track which calculation tools you use most often, helping us prioritize feature improvements.
- Security cookies detect unusual login patterns to protect your business data from unauthorized access.
- Performance cookies measure page load times so we can optimize the platform for better speed.
Your Cookie Controls
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
Note: Essential cookies that keep the platform functional cannot be disabled. This includes cookies for login authentication, session management, and security features. Rejecting non-essential cookies will affect analytics and personalization features only.
Browser-Level Cookie Management
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Each browser handles this differently:
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies or set exceptions for specific sites.
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers enhanced tracking protection by default.
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data. Safari blocks most third-party cookies automatically.
Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies. Edge provides tracking prevention at three levels.
Keep in mind that blocking all cookies will likely break some functionality on our platform. You won't be able to stay logged in or save your dashboard preferences.
How Long We Keep Cookie Data
Session Duration
Essential session cookies are deleted immediately when you close your browser. These handle your active login and current work session.
30 Days
Analytics cookies that track general usage patterns expire after one month. This gives us enough data to spot trends without keeping it forever.
12 Months
Preference cookies stick around for a year so you don't have to reset your dashboard every time you visit. They automatically refresh when you use the site.
24 Months
Marketing cookies have the longest lifespan at two years. These help us understand long-term user behavior and improve our content strategy.
Third-Party Cookies
Sometimes we use services from other companies that set their own cookies. For example, if we embed a video tutorial or use analytics tools from Google, those services might place cookies on your device.
We're careful about which third parties we work with. They all have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to read them if you're concerned about how your data gets used.
Updates to This Policy
Technology changes, regulations evolve, and we improve our platform regularly. When we make significant changes to how we use cookies, we'll update this page and let you know through a banner on the site.
The date at the top of this policy shows when we last made changes. We recommend checking back occasionally, especially if you care about privacy details.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
If something in this policy doesn't make sense or you want more details about specific cookies, just reach out. We're here to help.