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Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 27, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information to site operators.
FundedStart uses cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage, pixel tags, and web beacons) to operate, secure, and improve our platform.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as authentication, session management, and security features. Without these cookies, the platform cannot operate as intended.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session | First-party |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session | First-party |
| auth_token | Authenticates your identity | 30 days | First-party |
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including which pages are visited most often and any error messages received. This data helps us improve the performance and usability of our platform.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Third-party |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years | Third-party |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours | Third-party |
Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices (such as language settings, theme preferences, and region) to provide a more personalized experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| locale | Stores your language preference | 1 year | First-party |
| theme | Stores your theme preference (dark/light) | 1 year | First-party |
| cookie_consent | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | First-party |
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions | 90 days | Third-party |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads - conversion tracking | 90 days | Third-party |
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep you signed in and maintain your session
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you interact with our platform
- Improve website performance and loading times
- Detect and prevent fraud and security threats
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts
- Provide personalized content and experiences
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties that set these cookies include:
- Google Analytics — Website analytics and user behavior tracking
- Google Ads — Advertising conversion tracking
- Facebook / Meta Pixel — Advertising and conversion measurement
- Stripe — Secure payment processing
- Intercom / Support tools — Customer support chat functionality
Each of these services has its own privacy and cookie policy. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to control and manage cookies. You can do this through:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in the "Privacy" or "Security"section of your browser's preferences. You can choose to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser.
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our platform. Some features may not work properly without certain cookies enabled.
Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific third-party tracking through:
- Google Analytics — Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google Ads — Visit Google Ad Settings
- Facebook — Adjust your Facebook Ad Preferences
- General opt-out — Visit www.aboutads.info/choices or www.youronlinechoices.eu
Cookie Consent
When you first visit FundedStart, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your consent settings at any time through the cookie settings link in our website footer.
Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent as they are essential for the website to function. All other cookies will only be placed with your explicit consent.
Data Collected Through Cookies
The data collected through cookies may include:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring page and exit page
- Date and time of visits
- Pages viewed and time spent on each page
- Click patterns and interaction data
- Device type and screen resolution
This data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. For detailed information about how we handle your personal data, please refer to that document.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a Do Not Track (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. FundedStart does not currently respond to DNT signals but will continue to monitor developments in this area.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
FundedStart
Email: support@fundedstart.com