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Cookie Policy
What cookies and similar technologies FinancePortal uses, why, and how you can control them.
Last updated 6 October 2026
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Applies to all visitorsChange your choices at any time. Your cookie preferences are stored in this browser only.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites. Similar technologies include local storage and pixels. They let a site remember your choices, keep it secure, measure usage and show relevant ads.
Cookies we use
| Type | Examples | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | PHPSESSID (session), fp_consent (your privacy choice, stored in local storage) | Run the site and remember your cookie choice | Session / until changed |
| Preferences | Remembered tabs or filters (local storage) | Convenience | Until cleared |
| Analytics (optional) | _ga, _ga_<ID> (Google Analytics, if enabled) | Measure visits and page performance | Up to 2 years |
| Advertising (optional) | __gads, __gpi, __eoi (Google Ad Manager, first-party); IDE, test_cookie (doubleclick.net, third-party) | Serve, cap frequency and measure ads; personalise ads where you consent | Typically up to 13 months |
Your choices
- Use the “Privacy choices” link in the footer to accept or reject optional cookies at any time.
- Visitors in the EEA, UK and Switzerland see advertising and analytics cookies only after giving consent (Google Consent Mode v2).
- Control or delete cookies in your browser settings; blocking all cookies may break parts of the site.
- Opt out of personalised Google ads at adssettings.google.com and of other vendors at aboutads.info/choices or youronlinechoices.eu.
Third-party cookies
Advertising and analytics cookies are set by third parties such as Google under their own privacy policies. We do not control these cookies; see policies.google.com/technologies/ads for how Google uses cookies in advertising.
This page was last reviewed on 6 October 2026. FinancePortal may update it from time to time; material changes will be highlighted on this page.