Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies are used on the Socius Trades platform (sociustrades.com), why we use them, and how you can control them. It supplements our Privacy Policy.
Contents
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device on subsequent visits and remember certain information (such as your session or preferences). Similar technologies include local storage tokens and pixel tags.
2. Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always active — no consent required
These cookies are essential for the Platform to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-* | Supabase | Authentication session (httpOnly, Secure) | Session / 1 week |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | Payment fraud prevention | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | Payment session integrity | 30 minutes |
Analytics Cookies
Requires consent
Google Analytics (GA4) — audience measurement: visitor volume, pages viewed, traffic sources. Cookies set by Google (_ga, _ga_*), retained for up to 13 months. Only set with your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics (GA4) | Distinguishes one visitor from another | 13 months |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics (GA4) | Keeps the session state for the analytics property | 13 months |
We also use Vercel Web Analytics, which does not use cookies: visitors are counted through a hash derived from the incoming request, and the data is aggregated so that no individual can be identified.
Advertising Cookies
Requires consent
These cookies let us measure which advertising campaigns bring visitors to the Platform, and avoid showing you ads for a product you have already signed up for. They are set only if you accept the Advertising category in the cookie banner.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_* | Google Ads | Attributes a sign-up or subscription to the ad that led to it | 90 days |
| _gac_* | Google Ads | Campaign information used for conversion measurement | 90 days |
Consent Management Cookie
Strictly necessary
This cookie stores your consent preferences so we do not ask for them on every page. It is set by Socius Trades itself and is not shared with any third party.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| st_consent | Socius Trades | Stores your cookie consent choices | 6 months |
3. How Tracking Works
Tracking on the Platform runs in your browser, using Google's tag. We do not operate a server-side tagging container.
Consent signals are forwarded to Google through Consent Mode v2. Until you accept the relevant category, storage is denied and no advertising or analytics cookie is written to your device. In the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom and Switzerland, storage is denied by default before you make any choice.
4. Your Choices
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through:
- Cookie banner — the consent banner displayed on your first visit lets you accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can reopen it at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
- Browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in.
- Google Analytics opt-out — install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new technologies or services. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be communicated through the Platform or by email.
6. Contact
For any questions regarding our use of cookies, contact us at support@sociustrades.com.