Cookie Policy
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used to make the website function correctly, to save your settings, and to give us insight into how the website is used. We also use similar technologies such as localStorage and sessionStorage to save preferences locally in your browser.
2. Which cookies do we use?
See the table below for a complete list of cookies we use.
Cookie Register
| Name / Pattern | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| base44_session | Base44 / FortifyNet | Necessary | Authentication and session management | Session / 30 days |
| fortifynet_cookie_consent | FortifyNet | Necessary | Stores your cookie consent (localStorage) | Until cleared |
| fortifynet_lang | FortifyNet | Functional | Saves your language preference (localStorage) | Until cleared |
| fortifynet_active_org | FortifyNet | Functional | Stores selected organisation (localStorage) | Until cleared |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Analytics | Measures website traffic and user behaviour. Set ONLY with consent. | 2 years / 13 months |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | Identifies unique visitors within 24 hours. Set ONLY with consent. | 24 hours |
| __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid | Stripe | Necessary | Fraud prevention and payment security | 1 year / Session |
3. Third-party cookies and integrations
Our service integrates with the following third-party providers that set their own cookies: **Google Analytics (Google LLC)** We use Google Analytics (GA4) with IP anonymisation enabled. Analytics cookies are set *only* if you have given consent. You can opt out via: • Our cookie banner • Google Analytics Opt-out browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout • Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy **Stripe (Stripe Payments Europe, Limited)** Stripe sets cookies for fraud prevention and secure payment processing. These are technically necessary and cannot be disabled if you purchase a subscription. • Stripe Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy **Base44 (Platform Infrastructure)** Our app is built on the Base44 platform, which manages authentication and sessions via secure cookies.
4. Cookie categories and legal basis
**Necessary cookies** – Legal basis: Legitimate interest / Contract Cannot be disabled. Required for the service to function: login, security, payment. **Functional cookies** – Legal basis: Legitimate interest Saves preferences such as language choice. Improves user experience. **Analytics cookies** – Legal basis: Consent Activated *only* if you accept them in the cookie banner. Can be disabled at any time.
5. Retention periods
See the cookie table above for specific durations. In general: • Session cookies: deleted when you close the browser • Analytics cookies: up to 2 years • Functional cookies: up to 12 months • Necessary cookies: session to 30 days
6. Your consent and control
On your first visit, a cookie banner is displayed where you can accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your choices at any time: • Via the 'Cookie settings' link in the footer • Directly in your browser: – Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies – Firefox: Settings → Privacy and security – Safari: Settings → Privacy – Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions If you block all cookies, parts of the service may stop working.
7. International transfers
Google Analytics and Stripe may transfer data to the USA. These transfers are supported by EU Standard Contractual Clauses and the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). See each provider's privacy policy for details.
8. Updates
We update this policy when our technology, service, or legislation changes. The last updated date is always shown at the top. For significant changes, we will notify you via the service or email.
9. Contact
Questions about our cookie use: Email: support@fortifynet.com For full information on personal data processing, see our Privacy Policy.