Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
This policy explains how MentiqBrain uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on mentiqbrain.com. We believe in transparency about data collection, so you can make informed decisions about your browsing experience with our financial data integration platform.
What Are Cookies and Why We Use Them
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us recognize your browser and remember certain information about your preferences and activities.
We use these technologies to improve how our platform works for you. Some cookies remember your login status so you don't have to sign in repeatedly. Others help us understand which features you use most, so we can focus our development efforts where they matter.
Not all cookies are the same. Some are essential for basic functionality, while others enhance your experience or help us analyze usage patterns. You have control over most of these, though disabling certain types may affect how the platform functions.
Types of Tracking We Use
Specific Cookies We Deploy
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| mq_session | Maintains your login session | 24 hours | Essential |
| mq_preferences | Stores dashboard customization | 12 months | Functional |
| mq_analytics | Tracks feature usage patterns | 6 months | Analytics |
| mq_performance | Monitors system response times | 30 days | Performance |
| mq_sync_state | Manages data synchronization status | 7 days | Essential |
| mq_notifications | Controls notification preferences | 12 months | Functional |
How Cookies Improve Your Experience
When you connect a new financial data source to MentiqBrain, cookies remember that configuration. Next time you visit, your integrations load automatically without re-authentication.
If you customize your dashboard layout to prioritize certain metrics, functional cookies preserve that arrangement. Your workspace looks the same across devices because we store those preferences on our servers, referenced by a cookie ID.
Analytics cookies show us which reports get exported most frequently and which filters people apply. This feedback shapes our feature roadmap. When we notice everyone manually calculating the same metric, we consider adding it as a built-in option.
- Automatic reconnection to previously authorized financial data sources
- Persistent dashboard configurations across browser sessions
- Saved filter preferences for reports and data views
- Notification settings that follow you across devices
- Performance optimization based on your usage patterns
- Error tracking that helps us fix issues before they affect many users
Data Retention and Storage
Cookie data gets stored differently depending on its purpose. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until their expiration date or until you delete them manually.
We review stored cookie data quarterly and purge information that no longer serves a clear purpose. Analytics data older than 18 months gets archived or deleted unless it relates to ongoing security investigations.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Most browsers let you control cookie behavior through their settings menu. You can block all cookies, allow only first-party cookies, or review and delete individual cookies.
Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging into MentiqBrain or accessing your synchronized financial data. Blocking functional cookies means you'll need to reconfigure your preferences with each visit. Analytics cookies can be disabled without affecting platform functionality.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Third-Party Cookies
We don't use third-party advertising cookies on MentiqBrain. However, some integrated services may set their own cookies when you authorize connections to external financial platforms.
When you link a bank account or accounting system, that provider may use cookies to maintain the authorized connection. Those cookies operate under the third party's privacy policy, not ours. We recommend reviewing their documentation to understand what data they collect.
Our analytics tools run on our own infrastructure rather than through external services. This approach gives us more control over data handling and reduces the number of third-party cookies your browser encounters.
Updates to This Policy
We update this policy when we introduce new tracking technologies or change how we use existing ones. Significant changes get announced through in-platform notifications and email alerts to active users.
The date at the top of this document reflects the most recent revision. We maintain archived versions of previous policies if you need to reference historical practices for compliance or audit purposes.
Questions About Our Cookie Practices
If something in this policy isn't clear or you need specific information about our data handling for compliance purposes, reach out through any of these channels: