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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 24 July 2026 | Effective: 24 July 2026
GDPR & ePrivacy Compliance: This Cookie Policy is provided in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679, "GDPR") and the ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC, as revised by Directive 2009/136/EC). We are committed to transparent disclosure of all tracking technologies used on our Platform.

Table of Contents

  1. What Are Cookies
  2. Cookies We Use
  3. Purpose of Cookies
  4. Third-Party Cookies
  5. Your Consent (ePrivacy & GDPR)
  6. How to Manage Cookies
  7. Changes to This Policy
  8. Contact

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information to website owners. Cookies may be "first-party" (set by the website you are visiting) or "third-party" (set by a domain other than the website you are visiting).

This policy also covers other tracking technologies, including local storage, session storage, web beacons, and pixel tags, which function similarly to cookies and may be used on our Platform.

2. Cookies We Use

The following table sets out the specific cookies and tracking technologies used on the Capo Horn Lab Platform, their purpose, duration, and type:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Platform to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, setting privacy preferences, or filling in forms.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
ch_session Capo Horn Lab Maintains your authenticated session after login; prevents unauthorised access to your account. Session
ch_csrf_token Capo Horn Lab Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protection token for form submissions. Session
ch_consent Capo Horn Lab Stores your cookie consent preferences so we respect your choices on subsequent visits. 6 months
ch_rate_limit Capo Horn Lab Rate-limiting token to prevent abuse and ensure fair usage of the Platform. Session

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance the functionality and personalisation of the Platform. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
ch_preferences Capo Horn Lab Remembers your display preferences (e.g., theme, default view, chart settings) across sessions. 12 months
ch_strat_recent Capo Horn Lab Remembers recently viewed strategy analyses for convenience. 7 days

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits, measure traffic sources, and understand how users interact with our Platform. All analytics data is collected in aggregated, anonymised form.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated client ID. 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics Persists session state and tracks page interactions. 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes users within a 24-hour window for usage reporting. 24 hours

2.4 Marketing Cookies (Opt-in Only)

These cookies track your browsing habits across websites to deliver targeted advertising that is relevant to you. These cookies are set only with your explicit prior consent.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_fbp Meta Platforms Used by Facebook to deliver advertising products, such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. 3 months
_gcl_aw Google Ads Conversion tracking for Google Ads campaigns when users interact with our ads. 90 days

3. Purpose of Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

  • Strictly Necessary: To enable core functionality such as authentication, security, and session management. These cookies are essential for the Platform to operate and do not require your prior consent under the ePrivacy Directive.
  • Functional: To remember your preferences and settings, making your experience more convenient and personalised.
  • Analytics: To understand how our Platform is used — which features are most popular, where users encounter friction, and how we can improve the service. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymised.
  • Marketing: To show you relevant Capo Horn Lab content on third-party platforms and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies are only placed after you have given explicit consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Platform are placed by third-party service providers. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies governing the use of your data:

  • Google Analytics (analytics): https://policies.google.com/privacy
  • Meta Platforms (Facebook) (marketing, opt-in): https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies
  • Google Ads (marketing, opt-in): https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

We do not control these third parties' cookie practices. We encourage you to review their respective privacy and cookie policies.

5. Your Consent (ePrivacy & GDPR)

In accordance with the ePrivacy Directive (Article 5(3)) and the GDPR, we follow a layered consent model:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are set automatically as they are essential for the Platform to function. No prior consent is required under applicable law.
  • Functional and Analytics Cookies: These are set after you have been informed via our cookie consent banner and have taken affirmative action (e.g., clicking "Accept All" or saving your specific preferences).
  • Marketing Cookies: These are set only upon your explicit prior consent via the cookie consent banner.

You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of our Platform or by adjusting your browser settings as described in Section 6 below.

6. How to Manage Cookies

You have full control over cookies placed on your device. You can manage your preferences in the following ways:

6.1 Our Cookie Preference Centre

You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of any page on our Platform. This allows you to grant or withdraw consent for each category of cookies (except strictly necessary).

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View which cookies are stored on your device and delete individual or all cookies.
  • Block third-party cookies.
  • Block all cookies (note: this will impact the functionality of our Platform).
  • Set the browser to notify you when a cookie is being set.

For instructions, refer to your browser's help section:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Apple Safari
  • Microsoft Edge

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, legal requirements, or operational practices. Material changes will be communicated via a notice on our Platform and, where appropriate, through our cookie consent banner. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

8. Contact

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

Capo Horn Lab B.V.
Data Protection Officer: dpo@capohornlab.com
Privacy Inquiries: privacy@capohornlab.com

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