What Are Cookies Anyway?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help websites remember things about your visit. When you return to a site, these notes help it recognize you and recall your preferences.

Some cookies disappear when you close your browser (we call those session cookies). Others stick around until they expire or you delete them (persistent cookies). Both types serve different purposes in making websites work properly.

How We Use Tracking Technologies

At futurenodedrive.com, we use cookies and similar technologies to keep things running smoothly and to understand how people interact with our financial analysis tools. Not all cookies are the same though—some are absolutely necessary, while others help us improve your experience or measure how well our site performs.

Specific Cookies We Deploy

Here's what's actually running on our site:

Essential Operations

• session_id – Maintains your active session while you use our financial analysis tools
• cookie_consent – Remembers your cookie preferences so we don't ask repeatedly
• security_token – Protects against unauthorized access and cross-site attacks

Performance Tracking

• _ga, _gid – Google Analytics cookies that track visitor behavior and site usage patterns
• _gat – Controls the request rate to our analytics platform

Enhanced Functionality

• user_preferences – Stores your customization choices for dashboard layout and data display
• region_setting – Remembers your location preferences for relevant financial data

Third-Party Technologies

Some cookies come from external services we use to run our business. Google Analytics helps us understand site traffic. Our content delivery network speeds up page loading. Payment processors handle secure transactions. These partners have their own privacy policies that govern how they use data.

We're selective about third-party services and only work with providers who meet reasonable privacy standards. But you should know that when you interact with embedded content or external services, those organizations may set their own cookies.

How Long Data Stays Around

Different cookies have different lifespans based on what they do:

• Session cookies vanish when you close your browser
• Functional cookies typically last between 30 days and one year
• Analytics cookies generally expire after two years
• Your consent preferences stay saved for 12 months before we ask again

Taking Control of Your Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies. The button at the top of this page lets you reject all non-essential tracking immediately. Your choice gets saved so you won't need to do this repeatedly.

Keep in mind that blocking all cookies will affect how some websites function. Essential features might stop working if you disable everything. Most browsers let you make exceptions for trusted sites.

Mobile Device Considerations

If you're accessing our site through a mobile device, cookie management works a bit differently. iOS and Android both have privacy settings that limit tracking across apps and websites. Check your device settings under Privacy or Security to find options for limiting ad tracking and cross-site tracking.

Updates to This Policy

We review this policy regularly and update it when our practices change or when legal requirements evolve. The date at the top shows when we last revised the content. Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on our website before they take effect.