Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site. Similar technologies include local storage and session storage.
2. Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the platform to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session | Keeps you logged in during your session | Session |
csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
stripe_mid | Stripe fraud prevention (set by Stripe on checkout pages) | 1 year |
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences to improve your experience. They require your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
jurisdiction_pref | Remembers your preferred jurisdiction (UK/India) on legal pages | 30 days |
sidebar_state | Remembers whether the dashboard sidebar is open or closed | 30 days |
dc_whatsnew_v2 | Records whether you have dismissed the "What's New" banner | Session |
Analytics Cookies
We use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how visitors use our platforms. These require your consent and do not track you across other websites.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_manus_analytics | Anonymous page view and session analytics (no personal data) | 30 days |
We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. We do not share cookie data with advertisers.
3. Local Storage
We use browser local storage for the following purposes (these are not cookies but work similarly):
- Launch checklist state: remembers which pre-launch items you have completed (admin only)
- Reminder preferences: remembers audit reminder settings on the CERT-In tracker
Local storage data is stored on your device only and is not transmitted to our servers.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in. Instructions for major browsers:
5. Changes to This Policy
We will update this policy when we add or change cookies. Material changes will be communicated by updating the "Last updated" date and, where required, by requesting fresh consent.
6. Contact
For questions about cookies: [email protected] (UK) or [email protected] (India).