FIDEL80 COOKIE POLICY

This Cookie Policy explains how Fidel Platforms, Inc. ("Fidel Platforms," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use the Fidel80 platform, website, dashboards, and related services (collectively, the "Site").

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile device) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, enhance security, remember user preferences, and improve user experience.

We may also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, local storage, and session identifiers. For simplicity, all such technologies are referred to as "cookies" in this policy.

2. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Site and Service. They enable core functionality such as:

• Secure authentication and session management
• Account login and access control
• Fraud prevention and security monitoring
• Load balancing and system stability

These cookies cannot be disabled through our systems, as the Service would not function properly without them.

2.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make and provide enhanced functionality, such as:

• Language and regional preferences
• User interface customization
• Remembering login states (where applicable)

Disabling these cookies may reduce the functionality of certain features.

2.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect aggregated and anonymized information about how the Site is used, such as:

• Pages visited and features used
• Error logs and performance metrics
• Browser and device information

We use this data to:

• Monitor system performance
• Improve reliability and usability
• Identify and resolve technical issues

Analytics data is used in an aggregated form and is not used to directly identify individuals.

2.4 Security Cookies

Security cookies are used to:

• Detect suspicious activity
• Prevent unauthorized access
• Protect against fraud, abuse, and attacks

These cookies are critical for operating a secure identity verification platform.

3. COOKIES WE DO NOT USE

Fidel80 does not use cookies for:

• Behavioral advertising
• Cross-site tracking for marketing purposes
• Selling or sharing personal data with advertisers

4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

In limited cases, third-party service providers (such as cloud hosting, security monitoring, or analytics providers) may place cookies on our behalf to support:

• Infrastructure performance
• Security monitoring
• Error tracking

These third parties are contractually required to process data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and our Privacy Policy.

5. COOKIE DURATION

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted

Cookie duration varies depending on purpose (e.g., security vs. preferences).

6. MANAGING COOKIES

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View stored cookies
• Delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality, security, or availability of the Service.

For information on managing cookies, consult your browser's help documentation.

7. LEGAL BASIS FOR COOKIES (WHERE APPLICABLE)

Where required by applicable law:

• Strictly necessary and security cookies are processed based on legitimate interest or contractual necessity
• Non-essential cookies are processed based on your consent, which may be withdrawn at any time

8. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Material changes will be posted on the Site with an updated effective date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: