1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our site, and ensuring essential functionality works properly.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which serve comparable purposes in enhancing website functionality and user experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
Finstruct uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure our website functions properly and securely
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior patterns
- Improve our services and user experience
- Provide relevant content and service information
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts
- Prevent fraud and enhance website security
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
- Required for basic website functionality and security
- Enable core features like page navigation and form submission
- Cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the site to work
- Include session management and security tokens
Analytics Cookies
- Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Provide insights into page performance and user journeys
- Enable us to improve site functionality and content
- Include Google Analytics and similar tracking tools
Functional Cookies
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Enhance your browsing experience with personalized content
- Store language preferences and accessibility settings
- Enable advanced features like contact form pre-filling
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics: Website performance and user behavior analysis
- LinkedIn Insights: Professional audience analytics and engagement
- YouTube: Video content delivery and performance tracking
- Security Providers: Fraud prevention and website protection services
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies for detailed information.
5. Cookie Duration
Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for specified periods:
- Functional cookies: Up to 1 year
- Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
- Security cookies: Up to 6 months
- Preference cookies: Up to 1 year
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings:
- Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies
- You can typically set browsers to refuse all cookies or notify when cookies are sent
- Browser settings vary; consult your browser's help section for specific instructions
- Disabling cookies may limit website functionality and your user experience
Third-Party Opt-Outs:
- Google Analytics: Use Google's opt-out browser add-on
- LinkedIn: Adjust settings in your LinkedIn privacy preferences
- Industry opt-out tools: Visit preference management platforms
7. Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may contain personal data or be linked to information that identifies you. We handle cookie data in accordance with:
- Our comprehensive Privacy Policy
- GDPR and UK Data Protection Act requirements
- Other applicable privacy legislation in our operating jurisdictions
- Industry best practices for data protection and security
For detailed information about how we process personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.
8. Business Context and Legitimate Interests
As a fintech advisory firm, our legitimate interests in using cookies include:
- Understanding client and prospect engagement with our services
- Improving the effectiveness of our business development efforts
- Enhancing security for financial services communications
- Optimizing content for financial services professionals
- Measuring the success of our advisory service offerings
9. International Operations
Given our global presence across the UK, UAE, Cyprus, and India, cookie data may be processed in multiple jurisdictions. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers, consistent with our global data protection standards.
10. Security Measures
We implement robust security measures for cookie data:
- Secure transmission using HTTPS protocols
- Regular security assessments and monitoring
- Access controls and data minimization practices
- Incident response procedures for data security events
11. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. Updated versions will be posted on our website with the revision date. Significant changes will be communicated through appropriate channels.
12. Contact Information
For questions about our cookie practices, to request more information about specific cookies we use, or to exercise your rights regarding cookie data, please contact our team. We're committed to transparency and will respond to cookie-related inquiries promptly.