Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 21, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Tech At Scale Ltd ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at www.soupfinance.com or use the SoupFinance application ("Service"). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or until they expire) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

  • Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
  • Session management cookies
  • Security cookies to prevent fraud and protect your account
  • Load balancing cookies to ensure the Service performs well

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

  • Remembering your preferences (language, currency, timezone)
  • Remembering your display settings
  • Storing information you've entered to prevent re-entry

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Service:

  • Counting visitors and page views
  • Understanding how users navigate through the Service
  • Identifying which features are most used
  • Measuring the effectiveness of our communications

2.4 Marketing Cookies (Optional)

With your consent, we may use cookies to:

  • Show you relevant advertisements on other websites
  • Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
  • Limit the number of times you see an advertisement

3. Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use:

Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration
sf_session Essential Maintains your login session Session
sf_csrf_token Essential Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery Session
sf_auth_token Essential Authentication token for API access 7 days
sf_remember_me Functional Keeps you logged in if you selected "Remember me" 30 days
sf_preferences Functional Stores your display and language preferences 1 year
sf_theme Functional Stores light/dark mode preference 1 year
_ga Analytics Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 2 years
_ga_* Analytics Google Analytics 4 - maintains session state 2 years
_gid Analytics Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours
sf_cookie_consent Essential Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties that may set cookies include:

5. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies:

  • Local Storage: To store data locally in your browser (e.g., preferences, cached data)
  • Session Storage: To store data for the duration of your browser session
  • IndexedDB: To cache application data for offline access and improved performance
  • Web Beacons: Small graphics used in emails to track opens and clicks

6. Your Cookie Choices

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences

6.2 Browser Settings

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

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Allow cookies from specific websites only

To manage cookies in your browser:

6.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:

6.4 Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable essential cookies, some features of the Service may not work properly, including:

  • You may not be able to log in or stay logged in
  • Your preferences may not be saved
  • Some security features may not function

7. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we honor the cookie preferences you set through our consent mechanism.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Tech At Scale Ltd
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.soupfinance.com