Cookie Policy

Effective Date: July 27, 2025
Last Updated: July 27, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Fivewalls Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://fivewalls.io.

We use cookies to provide essential site functionality, analyze site usage, and support future marketing efforts. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as language preferences or login status.

Cookies may be:

  • First-party cookies – set by us
  • Third-party cookies – set by external services (e.g., Google Analytics)

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies as follows:

a. Essential Cookies
These are required for our website to function properly. You cannot opt out of these. They are set based on our legitimate interest in operating a secure and functional website.

b. Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics). We use aggregated data to improve performance and usability. These are only set if you consent.

c. Marketing Cookies
These may be set by advertising partners to track browsing habits and deliver personalized ads in the future. These are only set with your consent.

We do not set non-essential cookies (Analytics or Marketing) unless you give explicit consent via the CookieChimp banner or preferences modal.

You can view and adjust your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases for processing personal data through cookies:

  • Consent (GDPR/UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a)) – for Analytics and Marketing cookies
  • Legitimate interests (GDPR/UK GDPR Article 6(1)(f)) – for Essential cookies necessary for site functionality

4. Managing Cookie Preferences

We use CookieChimp to manage your preferences.

When you first visit our site, a cookie banner appears allowing you to accept or decline cookie categories. You may also:

  • Reopen the CookieChimp settings modal using the “Cookie Preferences” link in the footer
  • Clear cookies via your browser settings

Please note that disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Your Rights

To learn more about your rights regarding personal data collected via cookies, please review our Privacy Policy. These rights may include:

  • The right to access or delete your data
  • The right to correct inaccurate data
  • The right to withdraw your consent at any time
  • The right to object to data processing for specific purposes

If you are located in California, you also have the right to know what data we collect and the right to opt out of selling or sharing. We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

See our Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information page for more details.

6. Vendor List

Below is a list of third-party vendors that may set cookies through our website, managed by our cookie consent platform, CookieChimp.

CookieChimp

Purpose:
CookieChimp manages and stores user consent preferences, enabling the website to respect and apply your choices regarding data usage.

Cookies used:

cookiechimp_pref_*
Category: Essential
Duration: 6 months
Description: Used to store the user's cookie consent preferences.

cookiechimp_uuid
Category: Essential
Duration: Session
Description: Used to identify unique site visitors.

Google Analytics

Provider: Google LLC
We use Google Analytics to collect data on how visitors interact with our site, which helps us improve user experience and site performance.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Cookies used:

_ga
Category: Analytics
Duration: 2 years
Description: Used to distinguish users.

ga*
Category: Analytics
Duration: 2 years
Description: Used to store and track a visitor's unique ID.

_gali
Category: Analytics
Duration: 2 minutes
Description: Used to determine which links on a page are being clicked.

_gat
Category: Analytics
Duration: 1 minute
Description: Used to throttle request rate.

gat_gtag*
Category: Analytics
Duration: 1 minute
Description: Used by Google Analytics to limit requests to its service.

_gid
Category: Analytics
Duration: 24 hours
Description: Used to store and track a visitor's unique ID.

test_cookie
Category: Analytics
Duration: 15 minutes
Description: Used to check if the user's browser supports cookies.

We do not currently use advertising platforms that set marketing cookies. If this changes, vendors will be added here and consent will be required.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

8. Contact

If you have questions about our cookie practices or data usage, please reach out via our contact form.