2. How We Use Cookies
SpiderIQ uses cookies to:
- Authenticate users and maintain secure sessions on the platform
- Remember your preferences and settings across visits
- Understand how visitors interact with our website and platform
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Detect and prevent fraud and security threats
- Improve platform performance and reliability
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorise our cookies into four types based on their purpose and the legal basis for their use:
4. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the SpiderIQ platform to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality. No consent is required for these cookies under GDPR as they are necessary for the performance of a contract.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| siq_session | SpiderIQ | Maintains your authenticated session on the platform | Session |
| siq_csrf | SpiderIQ | Cross-site request forgery protection token | Session |
| siq_auth | SpiderIQ | Stores encrypted authentication state | 30 days |
| cookie_consent | SpiderIQ | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
5. Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether error messages are received. All information is aggregated and anonymous. These cookies require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for traffic analysis | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores and counts page views for GA4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users within a 24-hour window | 24 hours |
6. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, personalised features. These cookies require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| siq_theme | SpiderIQ | Stores your UI theme preference | 1 year |
| siq_lang | SpiderIQ | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
| siq_tz | SpiderIQ | Stores your timezone for report timestamps | 1 year |
7. Analytics and Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertisements. They require explicit consent and are only activated after you have accepted them through our consent banner.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Used by Facebook to deliver advertising | 3 months |
| li_fat_id | LinkedIn conversion tracking for ad campaigns | 30 days | |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion tracking for Google Ads campaigns | 3 months |
8. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and they are subject to the respective third party's privacy policy:
- Google Analytics — analytics.google.com/privacy
- LinkedIn Insight Tag — linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
- Intercom — intercom.com/legal/privacy
9. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. The method varies by browser — consult your browser's help documentation. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of SpiderIQ and other websites.
Opt-out tools:
- Google Analytics opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Network Advertising Initiative opt-out: optout.networkadvertising.org
- Your Online Choices (EU): youronlinechoices.eu
10. Cookie Consent
When you first visit spidergadget.io, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category.
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
For users in the EEA, our cookie consent mechanism complies with GDPR Article 7 and the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC).
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date and notify you through our website or by email. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
For questions about our use of cookies or to exercise your rights:
See also: Privacy Policy · Terms of Service