Cookie Usage Policy

Understanding Our Cookie Usage

Last thing anyone wants is a wall of legal text when they're trying to understand what a website does with their data. So let me be direct about this.

Linkerjoin uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our financial reporting platform. These are small text files that get stored on your device when you visit our site. They help us remember who you are between visits, keep your settings intact, and understand how people actually use our platform.

This policy was last updated in March 2025, and it applies specifically to linkerjoin.com and any associated investor reporting tools we provide.

What Actually Happens With Cookies

When you land on our site, certain cookies start working immediately. Others only activate if you give permission. Here's the breakdown:

Specific Cookies We Use

Rather than hide behind vague descriptions, here are the actual cookies you'll encounter on our platform:

Third-Party Services and Their Cookies

We work with several external services that also set cookies on our site. Being transparent about who else is tracking you:

Google Analytics

We use this to understand site traffic and user behavior. Google sets multiple cookies to track sessions, user interactions, and demographics. Their data helps us identify which features investors find valuable and which areas need work.

LinkedIn Insight Tag

Since many of our users are financial professionals, we use LinkedIn's tracking to measure how our content performs with that audience and to run targeted campaigns.

Payment Processing Services

When you subscribe to our services, payment processors like Stripe may set cookies to prevent fraud and facilitate secure transactions. We don't control these cookies directly.

How Long Data Sticks Around

Different cookies have different lifespans. Some vanish the moment you close your browser. Others hang around for years. Here's what determines how long they last:

Session Cookies

These disappear when you close your browser. They're temporary by design and only exist to maintain your active session.

Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device until they expire or you delete them manually. Our preference cookies last about a year. Analytics cookies typically last two years. Marketing cookies vary but usually expire within 6-12 months.

You can clear all cookies through your browser settings at any time. Just know that doing so will reset your preferences and might require you to log in again.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several ways to control cookies on your device. The button at the top of this page lets you reject non-essential cookies immediately, but you can also manage them through your browser.

Why We Actually Need This Data

Let me be honest about what we gain from cookie data and how it benefits our users:

Platform Improvements

When we see that investors consistently struggle with a particular report format or abandon a workflow at a specific step, that tells us where to focus development efforts. Analytics cookies make those patterns visible.

Security and Fraud Prevention

Essential cookies help us identify suspicious login patterns, prevent unauthorized access, and protect investor data. Financial platforms are constant targets, so these protections matter.

Personalization

Investors have different needs. Some focus on cash flow reports, others on portfolio performance. Functional cookies let us remember what matters to you and surface relevant information faster.

Service Optimization

Understanding which features get used helps us allocate development resources effectively. If nobody uses a particular report type, maybe we should improve it or replace it with something more valuable.

Your Rights Regarding Cookie Data

You have specific rights when it comes to how we use tracking technologies:

• Right to reject: You can decline non-essential cookies at any time using the control at the top of this page
• Right to access: You can request information about what cookie data we've collected about your usage
• Right to deletion: You can ask us to delete cookie data associated with your account
• Right to withdraw consent: If you previously accepted cookies, you can change your mind and revoke that consent
• Right to complain: If you believe we're mishandling cookie data, you can file a complaint with relevant data protection authorities

To exercise any of these rights, contact us directly at [email protected] or call +6627234900. We'll respond within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.

Changes to This Policy

We update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in how we use cookies or in response to regulatory requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll notify active users through email and display a notice on the platform.

Minor updates, like clarifying existing language or adding examples, happen without notification. We recommend checking back periodically if you want to stay informed about our cookie practices.

The date at the top of this policy indicates when we last made changes. Previous versions are available upon request if you want to see what changed.