Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.

1.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit a website, it may send a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores the cookie and sends it back to the website on subsequent visits. This allows the website to:

• Remember your login status so you don't have to sign in repeatedly
• Remember your preferences (language, theme, etc.)
• Understand how you use the website to improve it
• Provide essential functionality like shopping carts

1.2 Session vs. Persistent Cookies

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted

1.3 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

• First-Party: Set by GDK Digital directly
• Third-Party: Set by services we integrate with (e.g., payment processors)

2. How We Use Cookies

GDK Digital uses cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Authentication

We use cookies and local storage to keep you logged in to your account. Without these, you would need to sign in on every page.

2.2 Security

We use cookies to detect and prevent fraudulent activity, protect your account, and maintain the security of our services.

2.3 Preferences

We remember your settings and preferences (like dark mode or sidebar state) so you don't have to set them every time.

2.4 Analytics

We use minimal analytics to understand how people use our products so we can improve them. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for our services to function. They cannot be disabled. They include:

• Authentication tokens (keeping you logged in)
• Security cookies (CSRF protection)
• Load balancing (ensuring server stability)

Functional Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings:

• Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
• Language settings
• UI state (sidebar collapsed, table sorting, etc.)

Analytics Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

• Pages visited and time spent
• Features used
• Error occurrences

We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. We do not share analytics data with advertisers.

4. Complete Cookie List

Below is a complete list of cookies used by GDK Digital services:

4.1 GDK Digital Website (gdkdigital.com)

4.2 Product Applications (Fortilis, FTC, CRM)

* Stored in localStorage, not cookies. See Section 7.

4.3 Third-Party Cookies

5. Third-Party Cookies

When you use features that integrate with third-party services, those services may set their own cookies. We have no control over these cookies.

5.1 Payment Processing (Stripe)

When you make a payment, Stripe sets cookies for fraud prevention and to process your transaction securely. These are essential for payment functionality.

5.2 Database Services (Supabase)

For products using Supabase (GDK-CRM), authentication tokens may be stored by Supabase services.

5.3 We Do NOT Use

• Advertising cookies or pixels (Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, etc.)
• Social media tracking widgets
• Cross-site tracking for ad targeting
• Cookie syncing with data brokers

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Here are instructions for popular browsers:

6.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable or delete cookies:

• Essential cookies: You will not be able to log in or use authenticated features
• Functional cookies: Your preferences will not be saved between visits
• Analytics cookies: No impact on functionality

6.3 Do Not Track

We honor "Do Not Track" browser signals. When detected, we disable non-essential analytics tracking.

6.4 Opt-Out Options

For analytics cookies, you can opt out by:

• Using your browser's "Do Not Track" setting
• Using a browser extension like uBlock Origin or Privacy Badger
• Contacting us at privacy@gdkdigital.com

7. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use other browser storage technologies:

7.1 LocalStorage

LocalStorage allows us to store data persistently in your browser. We use it for:

• Authentication tokens (JWT access and refresh tokens)
• User profile cache
• Application preferences
• Draft content (unsaved changes)

LocalStorage data remains until you clear it or sign out of the application.

7.2 SessionStorage

SessionStorage is similar to localStorage but is cleared when you close the browser tab. We use it for temporary data like form progress.

7.3 IndexedDB

For larger data storage needs (like offline capabilities), we may use IndexedDB. This is used in:

• Fortilis desktop app for encrypted vault cache
• FTC for offline task access

7.4 Clearing Storage

To clear all stored data:

1. Sign out of the application
2. Clear browser cookies and site data for gdkdigital.com
3. Or use "Clear browsing data" in your browser settings

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top
• For significant changes, we may notify you via email or in-product notice
• Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us:

For more information about how we handle your data, see our Privacy Policy.