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APEX Trading Terminal — Cookie Policy
_Last updated: May 17, 2026 (audit pass v2)_ _⚠️ Draft — Pending licensed-attorney review before publication. Not legal advice; no attorney-client relationship is created by this document._
_Changes v2 (2026-05-17): Global Privacy Control honored (§5); ePrivacy / TCF v2.2 reference for EU/UK visitors; clarified Stripe and Intercom third-party cookies; reaffirmed no cross-context behavioral advertising._
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the Platform.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| `apex_session` | Keeps you logged in | Session |
| `apex_csrf` | Security — prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| `apex_auth` | Authentication token | 30 days |
| `apex_prefs` | Stores UI preferences (theme, layout) | 1 year |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance Platform functionality. Disabling them may affect your experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| `apex_watchlist` | Remembers your watchlist configuration | 1 year |
| `apex_chart_settings` | Saves chart preferences (indicators, timeframes) | 1 year |
| `apex_alerts` | Stores alert preferences | 1 year |
2.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Platform. All data is anonymized.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| `_ga` | Google Analytics | Usage analytics | 2 years |
| `_ga_*` | Google Analytics | Session tracking | 2 years |
| `apex_analytics` | Internal | Feature usage tracking | 1 year |
2.4 Marketing Cookies (Optional)
Used only if we run marketing campaigns. No advertising cookies are used on the main Platform.
3. Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit APEX, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline optional cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings link in the footer.
Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics across all sites at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services integrated with APEX may set their own cookies:
- Stripe (payment processing) — for fraud prevention
- Intercom (customer support chat) — for support session management
These are governed by the respective third parties' cookie policies.
5. Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control
Some browsers offer a legacy "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. There is no industry consensus on how to respond to DNT, and we currently do not respond to DNT signals.
Where required by applicable law (including California, Colorado, Connecticut, and other states recognizing universal opt-out mechanisms), we honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signal as a request to opt out of (a) the sale or sharing of personal information and (b) targeted advertising. GPC requests are processed automatically when detected.
5.1 EU/UK Consent Framework
For visitors located in the EU/EEA or UK, where required by the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) as implemented in the visitor's member state and by GDPR / UK GDPR, non-essential cookies are loaded only after affirmative opt-in consent through the cookie banner. Withdrawing consent is as easy as granting it; the cookie preference link in the footer is available at all times.
5.2 No Cross-Context Behavioral Advertising
APEX does not engage in cross-context behavioral advertising and does not share cookie identifiers with advertising networks for that purpose.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new features or third-party integrations. We will notify you of significant changes through the Platform.
Contact
For questions about cookies: Silver Owl Studios LLC Email: legal@silverowl.dev Contact: legal@silverowl.dev