Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 9, 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. Cookies on Our Landing Page (filingiq.io)

Our landing page does not set any cookies and does not store anything on your device. No first-party cookies, no third-party cookies, no localStorage, no sessionStorage, no fingerprinting.

For traffic analytics we use Plausible Analytics, self-hosted on EU-based infrastructure operated by FilingIQ GbR. Plausible is a privacy-friendly analytics tool that does not use cookies, does not generate persistent identifiers, and does not collect any personal data that can be used to identify individuals. Aggregate data such as page views, referrer, country, browser and device type is processed on our own server. Because nothing is stored on your device, no consent under §25 TTDSG (German implementation of the ePrivacy Directive) is required.

3. Cookies in Our Web Application (app.filingiq.io)

Our web application uses cookies that are strictly necessary for its operation:

  • 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.

4. Analytics in the Web Application

Our web application uses PostHog Cloud (EU) for product analytics. PostHog is configured to not store IP addresses or other personal identifiers. We collect aggregate usage patterns such as pages visited, features used, and session duration, processed entirely on EU-based infrastructure. This processing is based on legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) and our contractual relationship with you (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR), as described in the Terms of Service.

Our web application and API also use Sentry (EU region) for error reporting. Sentry receives technical context (browser version, URL, stack trace) only when an unhandled error occurs. No analytics events are sent during normal use.

5. Legal Basis

In compliance with the ePrivacy Directive (2009/136/EC), the German TTDSG, and the GDPR, FilingIQ applies the following framework:

  • Landing page (filingiq.io): No cookies, no device storage, no consent banner. Analytics is processed under legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) using self-hosted Plausible. You retain the right to object under Art. 21 GDPR by contacting legal@filingiq.io; we also honor the browser's "Do Not Track" signal.
  • Web application essential cookies are set without consent, as they are strictly necessary for the Service to function (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR — contract performance).
  • Web application analytics (PostHog) is processed under legitimate interest and contract performance, scoped to authenticated users.

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

Our landing page does not set cookies, so blocking them has no effect on your browsing experience there. In our web application, disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using authenticated features.

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.