Effective Date: January 1, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Beast Insights uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at beastinsights.com and use our payments intelligence platform.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and provide insights about how the site is used.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for our platform to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Authentication Cookies
- Purpose: Keep you logged in during your session
- Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close your browser)
- Examples: Session tokens, login status
Security Cookies
- Purpose: Detect suspicious activity and prevent unauthorized access
- Duration: Up to 30 days
- Examples: Fraud prevention tokens, security validation
Functionality Cookies
- Purpose: Remember your platform preferences and settings
- Duration: Up to 1 year
- Examples: Dashboard layout preferences, notification settings
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
We use these cookies to understand how our platform is used and to improve user experience.
Performance Cookies
- Purpose: Analyze platform usage patterns and identify areas for improvement
- Duration: Up to 2 years
- Provider: Google Analytics (anonymized IP addresses)
- Examples: Page views, session duration, user flow analysis
Error Tracking Cookies
- Purpose: Identify and fix technical issues on our platform
- Duration: Up to 1 year
- Examples: Error logging, performance monitoring
Communication Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us provide relevant information and support.
Support Cookies
- Purpose: Improve customer support experience
- Duration: Up to 90 days
- Examples: Support ticket tracking, chat session continuity
Marketing Cookies (With Explicit Consent)
- Purpose: Deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness
- Duration: Up to 1 year
- Examples: Email campaign tracking, content personalization
Third-Party Cookies
Our platform integrates with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Google Services
- Google Analytics: Website and platform analytics
- Google Cloud Platform: Infrastructure services
- Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Payment Processors
- Stripe: Billing and payment processing
- Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy
Support Tools
- Intercom or similar: Customer support chat
- Privacy Policy: Available on respective service provider sites
Security Services
- Cloudflare: DDoS protection and content delivery
- Privacy Policy: cloudflare.com/privacy
How We Use Cookies
Platform Functionality
- Maintain your login session securely
- Remember your dashboard preferences
- Store your notification settings
- Enable single sign-on capabilities
Security and Fraud Prevention
- Detect unusual access patterns
- Prevent unauthorized API access
- Protect against brute force attacks
- Validate user sessions
Performance Optimization
- Monitor platform response times
- Identify popular features and usage patterns
- Track error rates and system performance
- Optimize data loading and processing
User Experience Improvement
- A/B testing for new features
- Personalize dashboard content
- Remember your preferred data views
- Streamline navigation based on usage
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Settings
You can control cookie usage through multiple methods:
Platform Settings: Access cookie preferences in your account settings under “Privacy Preferences.”
Browser Controls: Most browsers allow you to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete existing cookies
- Set notifications for new cookies
Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome
- Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox
- Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Select “Custom” for granular control
Safari
- Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Choose your blocking preferences
Microsoft Edge
- Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
- Configure cookie settings
Opt-Out Options
Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
All Analytics Cookies: Use your platform cookie preferences to disable all non-essential cookies.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Essential Cookies
Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from:
- Logging into your account
- Accessing secure platform features
- Maintaining session continuity
- Using API authentication
Optional Cookies
Disabling optional cookies may result in:
- Less personalized experience
- Difficulty identifying and fixing technical issues
- Inability to remember your preferences
- Reduced support experience quality
Mobile and App Usage
If you access Beast Insights through mobile browsers or applications:
- Similar cookie policies apply
- Mobile browsers have their own cookie management settings
- App-specific data collection follows this policy
- Local storage may be used in addition to cookies
Cookie Consent Management
Initial Consent
When you first visit our platform, we’ll ask for your consent for non-essential cookies through our cookie banner.
Consent Changes
You can update your cookie preferences at any time through:
- Account settings menu
- Cookie preference center link in our footer
- Email us at info@beastinsights.co with “Cookie Preferences” in the subject line
Consent Records
We maintain records of your cookie consent choices to comply with privacy regulations.
International Considerations
GDPR (European Union)
We provide granular cookie consent options and respect “Do Not Track” signals where legally required.
CCPA (California)
We don’t sell personal information through cookies, but you can opt-out of certain data processing activities.
Other Jurisdictions
We adapt our cookie practices to comply with local privacy laws and regulations.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- New cookie technologies or uses
- Changes in legal requirements
- Platform updates or new features
- Third-party service changes
Significant changes will be communicated through:
- Email notifications to registered users
- Platform notifications
- Website announcements
Contact Information
For questions about our cookie practices:
Email: info@beastinsights.co
Subject: “Cookie Policy Inquiry”
Website: beastinsights.com
