Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how visitors use the service. We also use similar technologies such as localStorage pixels and web beacons where applicable.
2. How we use cookies
We classify cookies into the following categories:
| Category | Purpose | Consent required? |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Required for core site operation, security, authentication, and storing your consent choices. | No |
| Functional & preferences | Enables optional features such as preference storage and UI customization. All webfonts used on this site are served directly from our own servers; no visitor IP addresses are transmitted to font providers. | Yes (GDPR/ePrivacy) |
| Analytics & performance | Helps us understand visitor behavior and improve the site. We do not currently use analytics cookies, but this category is reserved for future services such as Google Analytics or Plausible. | Yes (GDPR/ePrivacy) |
| Marketing & social media | Used for advertising, retargeting, and social-media integrations. We do not currently use marketing cookies. | Yes (GDPR/ePrivacy) |
3. Cookies and third-party technologies we use
| Name / provider | Category | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
em_consent_v1 (localStorage) |
Necessary | Records your cookie preferences so we can honor them on repeat visits. | 12 months or until you clear localStorage |
| Session / auth cookies (our backend) | Necessary | Maintains your authenticated client session after sign-in. | Session / up to 30 days if “remember me” is used |
| Google Identity Services (accounts.google.com) | Necessary* | Required for Google Sign-In. Loaded only when you choose the Google sign-in tab. | Controlled by Google; see Google’s Privacy & Terms |
*Google Identity Services cookies are considered necessary for the authentication service you explicitly request. We do not load this library until you open the Google sign-in tab.
4. Sale or sharing of personal information
Embedded Markets does not sell personal information. If we ever use cookies or similar technologies that may constitute “sharing” under California law, you can opt out via our Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information page or by using the “Reject non-essential” / marketing toggle in the cookie banner.
5. Managing your choices
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking Cookie preferences in the footer, or through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to refuse all cookies or delete existing ones. Please note that disabling necessary cookies may prevent login and other core features from working.
6. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new technologies or legal requirements change. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page shows the most recent revision.
7. Contact us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please email [email protected].