Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to site owners. Cookies can be "first-party" (set by the website you visit) or "third-party" (set by a service embedded in the website).
We also use similar technologies such as localStorage and sessionStorage for the same purposes described in this policy. When we refer to "cookies" below, we include these related technologies.
As a privacy compliance platform, we practice what we preach: we minimise cookie usage, clearly disclose every cookie we set, and give you control over non-essential cookies.
2. How We Use Cookies
We categorise our cookies into four types based on their purpose. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Service to function.
1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to operate. They enable core functionality such as authentication, security, and tenant isolation. The Service cannot function without them, and they cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| vc_session | Maintains your authenticated session across page loads | Session | First-party |
| vc_csrf | Cross-Site Request Forgery protection token | Session | First-party |
| vc_tenant | Identifies your tenant context for multi-tenant isolation | Session | First-party |
2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalised experience. Disabling them will not prevent you from using the Service, but some features may not work as expected.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| vc_theme | Stores your UI theme preference (dark/light) | 1 year | First-party |
| vc_sidebar | Remembers sidebar collapse state | 1 year | First-party |
| vc_locale | Stores your preferred language setting | 1 year | First-party |
| vc_tz | Stores your timezone for correct deadline display | 1 year | First-party |
3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website and platform. The data collected is aggregated and anonymised. You can opt out of analytics cookies without any impact on functionality.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics: distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics: maintains session state | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
| vc_analytics | Anonymous usage analytics for platform improvement | 90 days | First-party |
4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and referral programs. They are only set on the marketing website, not within the application. You can opt out of marketing cookies at any time.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| vc_ref | Tracks referral source for attribution | 30 days | First-party |
| vc_campaign | Tracks marketing campaign for attribution | 30 days | First-party |
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
3.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer.
3.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are set on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies (note: this will prevent the Service from functioning)
Consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
3.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Our Cookie Scanner Product
As a privacy compliance platform, FOCTTA includes a Cookie Scanner module that helps our customers achieve the same level of cookie transparency on their own websites. Our scanner:
- Automatically detects and classifies cookies, localStorage, and trackers
- Maintains an inventory of over 5,000 known cookies for auto-classification
- Flags unknown cookies for manual review
- Generates compliance reports per domain and regulation
- Tracks cookie changes over time with scan history
We use our own cookie scanner to audit our marketing site and platform, ensuring we practice the same standards we recommend to our customers.
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for regulatory reasons. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated through our cookie consent banner.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
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