Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 6, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
Minimal Cookie Usage
FileCruise uses only essential cookies required for the service to function. We don't use tracking cookies or advertising cookies.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your login session and authentication state | Session |
| csrf_token | Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks | Session |
| fc_preferences | Remembers your UI preferences and settings | 30 days |
2.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular.
Anonymous Analytics
All analytics data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify individual users. We use this data solely to improve our service.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| fc_analytics | Tracks anonymous usage statistics to improve our service | 1 year |
| fc_performance | Monitors site performance and load times | 30 days |
3. What We Don't Use
In line with our privacy-first approach, FileCruise does NOT use:
- Advertising Cookies: We don't serve ads or track users for advertising purposes
- Third-Party Tracking: No Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics, or similar tracking tools
- Social Media Cookies: No social media tracking or integration cookies
- Cross-Site Tracking: We don't track users across other websites
- Behavioral Profiling: We don't create user profiles for marketing
No Invasive Tracking
We believe in respecting your privacy. Our service functions without invasive tracking or data collection.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
4.1 Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies you have and delete them on an individual basis
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from particular sites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
4.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome
Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Important Note
Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of FileCruise, such as staying logged in.
5. Legal Basis for Cookie Usage
Under GDPR and other privacy regulations, we have a lawful basis for using cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Legitimate interest - necessary for the service to function
- Performance Cookies: Consent - you can opt out at any time
- Preference Cookies: Legitimate interest - to provide a better user experience
6. Cookie Data Retention
We retain cookie data for different periods depending on the type:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Authentication Cookies: Expire after 30 days of inactivity
- Preference Cookies: Stored for up to 1 year
- Analytics Cookies: Anonymized after 30 days, aggregated data kept longer
7. Third-Party Services
FileCruise uses minimal third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- CDN Services: For faster content delivery (no tracking)
- Security Services: For DDoS protection and security monitoring
- Payment Processors: Only when processing payments (isolated to payment pages)
We carefully select third-party services that respect user privacy and comply with GDPR requirements.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Sending an email notification (for significant changes)
- Displaying a notice on our website
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy was last updated on July 6, 2025. Version 1.0