NorthSpin Cookie Policy

A cookie is a small data file saved on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. Each file typically contains a unique identifier along with a small amount of information linked to your browsing session.

Cookies allow a website to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time. Instead of asking for the same input on every visit, a site can recall your login status, language choice, or display preferences.

Cookies generally fall into two groups, based on how long they remain active:

• Session cookies, removed automatically once your browser is closed;
• Persistent cookies, stored on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.

Similar technologies, such as pixels or local storage, may work alongside cookies to support comparable functions across the website and its mobile applications.

Cookies support several practical functions across the NorthSpin platform. They help maintain a reliable, secure, and personalized experience for every visitor.

Cookies on NorthSpin generally serve the following purposes:

• Your account login status retained between page views;
• Secure access supported and fraudulent activity reduced;
• Your display settings and regional preferences remembered;
• Website performance measured and technical issues identified;
• Feature usage evaluated to guide future improvements.

Each of these functions contributes to a platform that responds accurately to your needs and remains stable during use.

NorthSpin applies several categories of cookies, each serving a distinct purpose. These categories clarify what information is collected and why.

• Essential cookies, required for core website operation such as login and navigation;
• Performance cookies, which measure website speed, stability, and usage patterns;
• Functionality cookies, which remember preferences like language or display format;
• Analytics cookies, used to assess how visitors interact with pages and features;
• Marketing cookies, which support relevant content delivery and campaign measurement.

Each category is described in further detail below.

Essential cookies are necessary for the website to operate correctly. They support account login, page navigation, session security, and access to core platform features.

These cookies do not require separate consent because the website cannot function properly without them. Examples include:

• Active session maintained across page views;
• Account identity verified during login attempts;
• Secure connections supported and unauthorized access prevented;
• Access enabled to restricted areas of the platform.

If essential cookies are disabled through your browser settings, certain services may not load correctly, including account access and secure transaction processes.

Performance and analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use the NorthSpin website. This data helps identify which pages perform well and which areas need improvement.

Typical uses include:

• Page load times measured and technical errors identified;
• Number of visits and pages viewed tracked during a session;
• Navigation patterns analyzed to improve website structure;
• New features tested before wider release.

Information gathered through these cookies is generally combined and does not identify you personally. It supports ongoing refinement of website design and functionality.

Functionality cookies remember choices made during your previous visits, allowing the website to display content suited to your preferences.

These cookies may store details such as:

• Preferred language or regional settings;
• Display layout or interface customization;
• Device type, to adjust content for mobile or desktop screens;
• Previously selected filters or sorting options.

These remembered preferences reduce the need to repeat the same settings on every visit and support a more consistent browsing experience.

Advertising and marketing cookies help determine which content and promotional messages appear relevant to you based on your browsing activity. They also support measurement of campaign performance across different channels.

These cookies may be used to:

• Limit how often a particular message is displayed to you;
• Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns;
• Understand which channels drive traffic to the website;
• Deliver content aligned with pages you previously viewed.

Marketing cookies are applied in accordance with applicable consent requirements and privacy practices, and you can adjust your preferences at any time through cookie settings.

Some cookies on NorthSpin are placed by external service providers rather than the platform itself. These outside providers support specific functions that enhance website operation.

Common categories of external cookies include:

• Analytics providers, which measure website traffic and usage trends;
• Payment related services, which support secure transaction processing;
• Identity verification tools, used to confirm your account details where required;
• Security services, which help detect and prevent fraudulent activity.

Each external provider maintains its own data practices. Information about their cookie use can typically be found in their respective privacy documentation.

You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or the cookie consent tool available on the website.

Available options generally allow you to:

• Accept or reject specific cookie categories;
• Review which cookies are currently active on your device;
• Delete stored cookies through browser settings;
• Block future cookies from being placed automatically.

If certain cookie categories are restricted, your access to some features may be limited, such as saved preferences or personalized content. Essential cookies remain necessary for core website functions regardless of other settings.

Most browsers provide detailed instructions for managing cookies within their help or settings sections.

Information collected through cookies is handled alongside other personal data in accordance with responsible data protection practices. NorthSpin applies security measures designed to protect stored information from unauthorized access or misuse.

Key principles include:

• Only the information needed to support stated purposes is collected;
• Technical safeguards are applied to protect stored data;
• Access to information is limited to authorized personnel only;
• Data handling practices are reviewed on a regular basis.

Further details about how your personal information is collected, used, and protected are available in the separate Privacy Policy.

This Cookies Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, website functionality, or applicable privacy practices.

Updates may occur for reasons such as:

• Introduction of new features that rely on additional cookies;
• Changes among external service providers;
• Adjustments to privacy practices or consent tools;
• Feedback received from users regarding transparency.

Any significant changes will be reflected on this page, along with an updated revision date. Periodic review of this policy helps you stay informed about current cookie practices on NorthSpin.