Cookie Policy

1. Approach to Cookies & Digital Technologies

We employ cookies and similar technologies with precision and purpose. Our approach is designed to ensure the integrity of our platform, deliver a seamless user experience, and gather strategic insights into how our digital systems are utilized.Our use of cookies is strictly limited to essential site functionality and internal performance analytics. This policy provides a clear, transparent overview of how and why these technologies are used.

Cookies are small, encrypted text files placed on your device. They serve as a memory for our platform, enabling us to recognize your device on return visits and manage essential functions. Some cookies are fundamental to our platform’s operation, while others, used for performance analytics, are optional.

Your control and privacy are paramount. You can manage your preferences at any time. This Cookie Policy forms part of our broader Privacy Policy >> and is governed by the principles outlined in the Digital Product License Agreement >>

2. Classification of Cookies and Their Use

We classify cookies into the following categories to provide clarity on their function and impact.

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the core functionality, security, and transactional integrity of the Strategic Solutions platform. They cannot be disabled through our settings as the site cannot operate correctly without them. They do not store personally identifiable information for marketing purposes.

Their functions include:

• Security & Authentication: Protecting your account and preventing fraudulent activity.
• Consent Management: Recording your cookie consent preferences to ensure we honor your choices on subsequent visits.
• Transaction & Session Processing: Our e-commerce partner, Shoprocket Ltd., uses essential cookies to manage your login session and securely process transactions when you purchase a product license (AKA: Strategic Solutions). As outlined in Section 3.6 of our License Agreement, Shoprocket acts as our Data Processor for these critical functions. Shoprocket is already GDPR-compliant in its operations, ensuring secure e-commerce handling.

Performance & Analytics Cookies (Standard Google Analytics)

We exclusively use standard Google Analytics cookies to gather aggregated, anonymized data on how our platform is accessed and utilized. As defined in our License Agreement, this constitutes "Usage Data." We do not use these cookies for advertising, remarketing, or data resale. These strategic insights allow us to refine our products, improve system performance, and ensure the Strategic Solutions meet the evolving needs of our users.

This data helps us understand:

• Platform navigation paths and user engagement with our content.
• The effectiveness of our informational resources.
• General performance metrics, such as traffic sources and device types, to optimize for accessibility.

We believe in informed use of our platform, and you have the right to opt out of this data collection by managing your browser settings as described in Section 3. For more information, please review Google's Privacy Policy >>

3. Managing Your Preferences

You have complete control over your cookie preferences. As we do not employ a site-level cookie banner, you can manage your consent and opt-out of non-essential (Analytics) cookies entirely through your web browser settings.

Most modern web browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies already stored on your device. This gives you the ability to withdraw your consent at any time.

Please be aware that using browser settings to block Strictly Necessary cookies will degrade your experience and may prevent key functions, like applying dark and light themes, from working, as these cookies are essential for core site functionality.

4. Data Privacy & Security

Our commitment to data privacy is unwavering. We strictly adhere to a policy of no personal data resale, advertising, or remarketing via cookies. Any data collected is managed in accordance with our Privacy Policy >> and applicable data protection laws, including the New York Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act, >> as referenced in the Digital Product License Agreement >> We do not sell or share personal data collected via cookies with third-party advertisers.

5. Policy Updates

This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our technological practices or legal requirements. The "Effective Date" at the top of this policy will always indicate when the last revision was made. We encourage you to review it from time to time to stay informed.