Cookie Policy
Last updated: 31 May 2026 · Version 3.0
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners. Similar technologies, such as local storage and session storage, perform comparable functions.
This Cookie Policy explains how SYNDICATES("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on the Syndicates platform, and what choices you have regarding them.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- To authenticate users and maintain secure sessions;
- To remember your preferences and settings;
- To protect against fraud and abuse;
- To track affiliate referrals;
- To understand how our Services are used (if analytics are enabled in the future);
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Services. Without them, you cannot access secure areas or use core features. They are set in response to your actions, such as logging in or filling out forms. Because these cookies are strictly necessary, they do not require your consent under Danish and EU law.
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences (e.g., timezone selection) and referral codes. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
3.3 Analytics / Performance Cookies
Currently, we do not use third-party analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics). If we introduce analytics in the future, we will update this Policy and obtain your consent before placing such cookies.
3.4 Marketing / Targeting Cookies
Currently, we do not use marketing or targeting cookies. If we introduce them in the future, we will obtain your explicit consent before placing them.
4. Cookie Details
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| syndicates_token | Necessary | JWT access token for authentication | 15 minutes |
| syndicates_refresh | Necessary | JWT refresh token for session continuity | 8 hours (or 30 days with "remember me") |
| syndicates_consent | Necessary | Records your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
| discord_oauth_state | Necessary | CSRF protection during Discord OAuth | Session |
| ref | Functional | Affiliate referral code tracking | 30 days |
| sidebar_state | Functional | Remembers dashboard sidebar collapsed state | 1 year |
5. Local Storage and Session Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser storage technologies:
- localStorage: Stores your selected timezone preference (
syndicates_timezone) for the news calendar feature. - sessionStorage: Caches Forex Factory economic calendar data (
syndicates_news_cache) to reduce API calls during your browsing session.
Unlike cookies, these storage mechanisms are not automatically sent to our servers with each request. They remain entirely on your device.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in and using core features of our Services.
To manage cookies in popular browsers:
You can also clear local and session storage through your browser's developer tools or by clearing browsing data.
7. Third-Party Services That May Set Cookies
Some third-party services integrated into our platform may set cookies on your device:
- Stripe: When you access the checkout or customer portal, Stripe may set cookies necessary for fraud prevention and payment processing. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
- Discord: When you link your Discord account or visit Discord-related pages, Discord may set cookies. See Discord's Privacy Policy.
- Google Fonts: Our use of the Inter font via Google Fonts may result in your IP address being processed by Google. See Google's Privacy Policy.
8. 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 other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the Services.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].