Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to FinShields. This Cookie Policy explains how FinShields (the "App") uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, improve, and protect our services. By using our app or website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. Cookies help us enhance your user experience and ensure the optimal performance of our app.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile phone) when you visit a website or use an app. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain on your device until you close your web browser or app. They are essential for certain functionalities, such as maintaining your login session.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a longer period or until you manually delete them. They help us remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
- Third-Party Cookies: These are cookies set by a domain other than FinShields. They are often used for analytics or advertising purposes.
3. How FinShields Uses Cookies
FinShields uses cookies for several purposes to ensure a seamless and secure experience:
- Analytics Cookies: We use services like Google Analytics and Firebase Analytics to understand how users interact with our app and website. This helps us improve performance and features.
- Authentication Cookies: These cookies are crucial for managing your login sessions, allowing you to stay logged in as you navigate through the app.
- Preference Cookies: We use these to remember your settings and preferences, such as language choices or theme settings, to personalize your experience.
- Security Cookies: These cookies help us detect and prevent fraudulent activity and ensure the security of your financial data and sessions.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Service, deliver advertisements on and through the Service, and so on. These third parties may include:
- Google Analytics: For website and app analytics.
- Firebase: For app analytics and performance monitoring.
- Cloudinary: For secure media storage and delivery.
- MoEngage (if applicable): For user engagement and analytics.
Please note that these third parties have their own cookie and privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
5. Managing or Disabling Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser or device settings. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, since it will no longer be personalized to you.
- Browser Settings: You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser.
- Device Settings: For mobile apps, you may be able to control cookie-like technologies through your device's settings.
Please be aware that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of FinShields and limit your ability to use certain features.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date.
Last updated: October 21, 2025
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at privacy@finshields.xyz.