Cookie Policy
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
This policy explains the cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage and tracking pixels) used on https://finchbyte.com. It follows the EU ePrivacy Directive, the UK PECR, the GDPR, the India DPDP Act and US state privacy laws.
1. Your choice
When you first visit, a banner asks for your choice. Only necessary cookies are used until you agree to more. "Only necessary" is as easy to choose as "Accept all", and you can choose categories one by one. You can change or withdraw your choice at any time with Cookie settings at the bottom of every page or on Your privacy choices. If your browser sends a Global Privacy Control signal, marketing cookies stay off. We ask again when this policy changes, and your choice expires after 6 months.
2. Cookies we use
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
fb_consent | Finchbyte | Remembers your cookie choice | Necessary | 6 months |
*-session, XSRF-TOKEN | Finchbyte | Keeps forms and sign-in secure (session and CSRF protection) | Necessary | Session / 2 hours |
remember_web_* | Finchbyte | Keeps you signed in to the portal if you tick "Remember me" | Necessary | Up to 5 years or until you sign out |
fb_vid (cookie and local storage) | Finchbyte | Anonymous visitor ID to record pages viewed and actions, and link them to your enquiry if you contact us | Analytics | 12 months |
_ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Counts visits and how the site is used | Analytics | Up to 2 years |
_clck, _clsk, CLID | Microsoft Clarity | Heatmaps and anonymised session recordings to improve pages | Analytics | 1 day to 1 year |
_gcl_au, IDE | Google Ads | Measures conversions from our ads | Marketing | Up to 13 months |
_fbp, fr | Meta (Facebook, Instagram) | Measures and improves our Meta ads | Marketing | Up to 3 months |
li_sugr, bcookie, lidc, UserMatchHistory | Measures our LinkedIn ads (Insight Tag) | Marketing | Up to 1 year |
Which third-party tools are active depends on our current settings; tools we do not use are never loaded. We use Google Consent Mode, so Google tags do not store cookies until you agree.
3. Personal links
Links we send you by email, SMS or WhatsApp (/go/…) contain a short code, so we know when you open them. This does not set a cookie. If you have allowed analytics cookies, the pages you visit afterwards are linked to your enquiry.
4. Browser controls
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking necessary cookies may stop forms and the portal from working. For more information visit allaboutcookies.org.
5. More information
See our Privacy Policy or contact our contact page.