This Cookie Policy ("Policy") explains how Folder Labs ("we", "our", "us", or "the platform") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit or interact with our website and automated trading platform. This Policy is intended to help you understand what cookies are, why we use them, which types we deploy, and how you can manage or disable them according to your preferences.
By continuing to use the Folder Labs platform after being presented with this Cookie Policy, you consent to our use of cookies as described herein. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you may adjust your browser settings or discontinue use of the platform. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the platform.
This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, both of which are available on the Folder Labs platform.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device — including your computer, smartphone, or tablet — when you visit a website or use an online platform. They are widely used across the internet to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the owners of the site.
Cookies typically contain the following information:
- The name of the cookie and the domain it belongs to
- The duration for which the cookie will be stored on your device
- A unique identifier or value associated with your session or preferences
Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot be used to access other files on your device. They are not inherently harmful and are an essential part of how most modern websites and platforms function.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Folder Labs uses several categories of cookies, each serving a distinct purpose. Below is a detailed breakdown of the cookie types deployed on our platform:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the platform to function correctly and securely. Without them, core services such as account login, session management, and security verification cannot operate. These cookies cannot be disabled through our platform settings as they are fundamental to its operation.
Examples of what strictly necessary cookies enable:
- Maintaining your authenticated session after you log in to your Folder Labs account
- Enforcing two-factor authentication (2FA) requirements during login and withdrawal processes
- Remembering items in your session as you navigate between platform pages
- Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity or unauthorized access attempts in real time
- Load balancing across our server infrastructure to ensure platform stability and availability
- Storing your cookie consent preferences so you are not repeatedly asked for permission
Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or short-term persistent (up to 24 hours).
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymized information about how users interact with the Folder Labs platform. The data gathered helps us understand user behavior, identify areas for improvement, and optimize platform performance. All information collected by analytics cookies is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
Examples of what performance cookies track:
- Which pages or features are visited most frequently and for how long
- The path users take through the platform before completing key actions such as deposits or withdrawals
- Error messages or technical issues encountered during user sessions
- How users arrive at the platform, including referral sources and search terms
- Device type, browser version, and screen resolution used to access the platform
- Geographic location at the country or region level (not precise location)
Duration: Typically between 30 days and 2 years depending on the specific analytics tool used.
2.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the platform to remember choices you have previously made and provide enhanced, personalized features. These cookies improve your overall experience by ensuring the platform behaves consistently with your stated preferences across sessions.
Examples of what functional cookies remember:
- Your preferred language and regional settings
- Your display preferences such as dark mode or dashboard layout
- Your notification and communication preferences
- Whether you have previously dismissed informational banners or pop-up messages
- Your timezone settings for accurate display of trading timestamps and activity logs
- Previously entered form data to reduce repetitive input during your session
Duration: Typically between 30 days and 1 year.
2.4 Security Cookies
Security cookies are a specialized subset of necessary cookies specifically designed to protect the platform and its users from security threats. These cookies work alongside our technical security infrastructure to identify and mitigate risks in real time.
Security cookies are used to:
- Detect and block automated bot traffic, credential stuffing, and brute-force login attempts
- Validate the integrity of user sessions and prevent session hijacking
- Support CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) protection mechanisms
- Flag suspicious behavioral patterns that may indicate account compromise
- Verify that withdrawal and high-value transaction requests originate from authenticated, authorized sessions
Duration: Session-based or up to 24 hours.
2.5 Preference and Personalization Cookies
These cookies enable Folder Labs to deliver a more tailored experience based on your individual usage patterns and stated preferences. They help ensure that the information and features most relevant to you are presented prominently when you access the platform.
Examples include:
- Remembering your preferred currency display settings
- Storing your dashboard widget configuration and layout preferences
- Personalizing onboarding content based on your stated investment experience level
- Tailoring the order in which platform features are presented based on your most frequent actions
Duration: Typically up to 12 months.
2.6 Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, Folder Labs may allow trusted third-party service providers to set cookies on your device when you use our platform. These third parties provide services that support platform functionality, analytics, and security monitoring. Third-party cookies are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective providers, not by this Policy.
Third-party services that may set cookies through the Folder Labs platform include:
- Analytics providers used to measure platform performance and user engagement
- Payment processors required to securely handle deposit and withdrawal transactions
- Security and fraud prevention services that help protect the platform from abuse
- Customer support tools that enable live chat or ticketing functionality
We carefully vet all third-party providers and require them to process data in compliance with applicable data protection regulations. We do not permit third parties to use cookies for their own independent advertising or marketing purposes through our platform.
3. Cookie Duration: Session vs. Persistent Cookies
Cookies used by Folder Labs fall into one of two duration categories:
- Session cookies: these are temporary cookies that exist only for the duration of your browser session. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser and are primarily used for security, authentication, and session management purposes.
- Persistent cookies: these cookies remain on your device for a defined period after your browser session ends, ranging from a few days to several years depending on their purpose. They are used to remember your preferences, improve your return experience, and support analytics functions.
4. How We Use Cookie Data
The data collected through cookies is used by Folder Labs exclusively for the following purposes:
- Ensuring the secure and uninterrupted operation of the platform and its core trading features
- Authenticating your identity and maintaining the integrity of your active session
- Protecting your account from unauthorized access, fraud, and automated attacks
- Analyzing aggregated usage patterns to improve platform design, performance, and user experience
- Remembering your preferences to reduce repetitive configuration and deliver a more personalized experience
- Measuring the effectiveness of platform features and identifying technical issues requiring resolution
- Complying with our legal and regulatory obligations relating to security and data protection
Folder Labs does not use cookie data for behavioral advertising, third-party retargeting, or the sale of user data to external parties under any circumstances.
5. Managing and Controlling Cookies
You have the right to manage your cookie preferences at any time. There are several ways to do this:
5.1 Platform Cookie Settings
When you first visit the Folder Labs platform, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, customize your preferences by category, or decline non-essential cookies. You can revisit and update these preferences at any time through the cookie settings option available in the platform footer.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most modern browsers allow you to control cookie behavior through their settings menu. Depending on your browser, you can typically:
- View all cookies currently stored on your device and delete them individually or in bulk
- Block all cookies from all websites or from specific domains
- Configure your browser to alert you each time a cookie is set, allowing you to accept or reject it
- Enable private or incognito browsing mode, which prevents cookies from being stored after your session ends
Instructions for managing cookies in the most commonly used browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
- Opera: Settings → Advanced → Privacy & security → Site Settings → Cookies
5.3 Mobile Device Settings
If you access Folder Labs through a mobile browser or application, you can manage cookie preferences through your device's browser settings. The process varies by operating system and browser version. Refer to your device manufacturer's documentation for specific instructions.
5.4 Opt-Out Tools
For analytics cookies specifically, you may be able to opt out of data collection using tools provided by individual analytics providers. Where applicable, links to opt-out mechanisms will be made available in our platform cookie settings panel.
Important Note on Disabling Cookies
Please be aware that disabling or blocking certain categories of cookies — particularly strictly necessary and security cookies — may significantly impact your ability to use the Folder Labs platform. Core functionality including account login, session maintenance, two-factor authentication, and transaction processing may not operate correctly without these cookies enabled.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing activity not be tracked. At this time, there is no universally accepted standard for how platforms should respond to DNT signals. Folder Labs does not currently alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals, but we remain committed to monitoring industry developments and will update this Policy accordingly if a standardized approach is adopted.
7. Cookies and Children
The Folder Labs platform is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors through cookies or any other means. If we become aware that a user under the age of 18 has provided personal information or is using the platform, we will take immediate steps to delete the relevant data and close the account. If you believe a minor has accessed our platform, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
8. International Users and Cookie Compliance
Folder Labs operates globally and is committed to complying with applicable cookie and data protection laws across all jurisdictions in which we operate. This includes, but is not limited to:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — applicable to users in the European Union and European Economic Area
- ePrivacy Directive — governing the use of cookies and electronic communications in the EU
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) — applicable to residents of California, USA
- UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) — applicable to users in the United Kingdom
- Other applicable national and regional data protection and privacy laws
Where required by applicable law, we obtain explicit consent before deploying non-essential cookies. Users in jurisdictions with specific legal requirements may see additional consent prompts or options tailored to their region.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
Folder Labs reserves the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, updates to applicable laws and regulations, or changes to the services provided by third-party partners. When material changes are made, we will notify registered users via email or a prominent notice on the platform. The updated Policy will take effect immediately upon publication.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage them. The date of the most recent revision will always be displayed at the top of this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact the Folder Labs data protection team:
Folder Labs
Address: 386 N Oates St, Dothan, AL 36303, USA
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 334 446 4572
We are dedicated to handling your data responsibly and transparently. Your trust is essential to everything we do at Folder Labs, and we are committed to giving you full visibility and control over how your information is collected and used.
