Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 6, 2026

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 more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website operators. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by other websites that serve content on the page ("third-party cookies").

2. Types of Cookies We Use

FilingIQ uses the following categories of cookies:

2.1 Essential / Session Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the Service. They enable core functionality such as:

  • Authentication: Maintaining your logged-in session so you do not need to re-enter credentials on each page.
  • Security: Protecting against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and other security threats.
  • Preferences: Remembering your display settings and interface preferences.

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Service to function correctly. These cookies do not require consent under the ePrivacy Directive.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the Service. This helps us improve the user experience and identify areas for enhancement. Our analytics are powered by PostHog, which we host on our own infrastructure (self-hosted). This means:

  • Your analytics data is stored on our servers in Germany, not on third-party servers.
  • No data is shared with PostHog Inc. or any other analytics provider.
  • We collect aggregate usage patterns such as pages visited, features used, and session duration.

2.3 Performance Cookies

Performance cookies help us optimize the loading speed and overall performance of the Service. They collect information about how you use the website, such as which pages generate errors or take longer to load. This data is used solely for improving performance and is not used to identify you personally.

3. Third-Party Cookies

FilingIQ currently uses minimal third-party cookies. Since our analytics platform (PostHog) is self-hosted on our own infrastructure, it does not set third-party cookies. If we introduce third-party services in the future (such as payment processing), we will update this Cookie Policy accordingly and obtain consent where required.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies used on the Service fall into two categories based on their duration:

  • Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used for authentication and security purposes.
  • Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They are used for preferences and analytics. Our persistent cookies have a maximum lifespan of 12 months.

5. EU Cookie Consent

In compliance with the ePrivacy Directive (2009/136/EC) and applicable EU and German laws, FilingIQ applies the following consent framework:

  • Essential cookies are set without consent, as they are strictly necessary for the Service to function.
  • Non-essential cookies (analytics, performance) are only set after you have given your explicit consent through our cookie consent mechanism.
  • You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences or clearing cookies through your browser settings.

6. Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View the cookies stored on your device.
  • Delete individual cookies or all cookies.
  • Block cookies from specific websites or all websites.
  • Set preferences for first-party and third-party cookies separately.
  • Receive notifications when cookies are being set.

For instructions on managing cookies in common browsers, please refer to your browser's help documentation or visit aboutcookies.org.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or block certain cookies, some features of the Service may not function correctly. Specifically:

  • Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using authenticated features.
  • Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your use of the Service, but will limit our ability to understand usage patterns and improve the Service.
  • Disabling performance cookies may result in a less optimized browsing experience.

8. Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Updates will be communicated by posting the revised policy on the Service and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at legal@filingiq.io.