What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device when you visit them. They help websites remember your preferences, maintain sessions, and provide enhanced functionality. Cookies contain information that can be read by the website on subsequent visits.
StrataOps Risk uses cookies to deliver, maintain, and improve our platform services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them. By using our platform, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize cookies based on their purpose and duration. Essential cookies are strictly necessary for platform operation and cannot be disabled without affecting core functionality. Functional cookies enhance user experience by remembering preferences and settings. Analytics cookies help us understand usage patterns and improve services.
Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted. First-party cookies are set by StrataOps Risk, while third-party cookies are set by services we integrate with, such as analytics providers.
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the StrataOps Risk platform to function properly. These cookies enable core capabilities such as user authentication, session management, security features, and load balancing. Without these cookies, you would not be able to access your account or use basic platform features.
Essential cookies include authentication tokens that verify your identity, session identifiers that maintain your logged-in state, security tokens that protect against cross-site request forgery, and cookies that remember your security preferences. These cookies are set when you log in and expire when you log out or after a period of inactivity.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and settings. This includes interface customizations, dashboard layouts, notification preferences, language selections, and timezone settings. These cookies improve usability but are not strictly necessary for basic operation.
You can disable functional cookies through browser settings, though this may result in loss of personalization. Each time you visit, you may need to reconfigure preferences. Functional cookies typically persist for extended periods to avoid frequent reconfiguration.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with the platform, which features are most used, where users encounter difficulties, and how we can improve performance. This data is aggregated and anonymized, focusing on usage patterns rather than individual behavior.
Analytics cookies track information such as pages visited, features accessed, time spent in various sections, error messages encountered, and browser performance metrics. We use this data to identify areas for improvement, optimize platform performance, and prioritize feature development based on actual usage.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our platform are set by third-party services we use for specific functions. This may include analytics providers, infrastructure services, security tools, or integration partners. These third parties set cookies according to their own policies, which we require to meet reasonable privacy standards.
We conduct due diligence on third-party services and require them to use cookies only for the purposes we specify. However, we do not control third-party cookie practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of third parties whose services we integrate. We do not use third-party cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking.
Cookie Duration and Expiration
Different cookies have different lifespans based on their purpose. Session cookies expire when you close your browser or log out. Short-term functional cookies may last 30 to 90 days. Long-term preference cookies may last up to one year. Analytics cookies typically expire after 13 months.
You can view cookie expiration dates through your browser's developer tools or cookie settings. Expired cookies are automatically deleted by your browser. We periodically review cookie durations to ensure they align with their intended purposes and comply with applicable regulations.
How to Control Cookies
You have several options to control cookies. Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through settings or preferences. You can typically block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or receive prompts before cookies are set. Browser extensions and privacy tools offer additional cookie management capabilities.
To adjust cookie settings, access your browser's preferences or settings menu and look for privacy or cookie options. Keep in mind that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using the StrataOps Risk platform. Blocking functional or analytics cookies may limit personalization but will not affect core operations.
Browser-Specific Cookie Settings
Each major browser provides tools to manage cookies. In Chrome, access Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies. In Firefox, go to Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. In Safari, use Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data. In Edge, select Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies.
Mobile browsers also provide cookie controls, typically found in app settings or privacy sections. Consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions. Note that cookie settings are browser-specific; if you use multiple browsers or devices, you need to configure settings in each one.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals that request websites not track user activity. However, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Currently, StrataOps Risk does not alter its cookie practices in response to DNT signals.
We respect user privacy regardless of DNT settings by limiting cookies to those necessary for operations, personalization, and analytics. We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across unrelated websites. You can effectively control cookies through browser settings as described in this policy.
Web Beacons and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons (also called pixels or tags), local storage, and similar technologies to collect information about platform usage. Web beacons are small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether content has been viewed or accessed.
These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies, such as understanding user behavior, measuring feature engagement, and improving services. Like cookies, this data is typically aggregated and anonymized. You can limit these technologies through browser settings or extensions that block trackers.
Cookies and Personal Information
Some cookies contain personal information, such as user identifiers or authentication tokens. We treat cookie data containing personal information according to our Privacy Policy. This data is protected with appropriate security measures and used only for the purposes described in this Cookie Policy.
Cookie data is retained according to the cookie's expiration period or until you delete it. We do not sell or share cookie data with third parties except as necessary to provide services (such as analytics providers processing aggregated data) and as described in our Privacy Policy.
International Cookie Regulations
Cookie regulations vary by jurisdiction. The European Union's ePrivacy Directive requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies. The GDPR treats some cookie data as personal information subject to data protection requirements. California's privacy laws require disclosure of cookie practices.
We design our cookie practices to comply with applicable regulations across jurisdictions where we operate. When required, we obtain consent before setting non-essential cookies. You can withdraw consent by adjusting cookie preferences or browser settings at any time.
Updates to Cookie Practices
We may modify our cookie practices as we add features, integrate new services, adopt new technologies, or respond to regulatory changes. When we make material changes to how we use cookies, we will update this Cookie Policy and notify you through the platform or via email.
The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was most recently revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of updated practices.
Cookie Questions and Contact
For questions about our use of cookies or to exercise your rights regarding cookie data, contact us at privacy@strataops.risk. We will respond to cookie-related inquiries within 10 business days.
You may also reach us by phone at +1 647 305 9283 or by mail at 18 Glenrose Ave, Toronto, ON M4T 1K6, Canada. For general privacy questions, see our Privacy Policy. For terms of service questions, see our Terms of Service.