Last updated: June 22, 2025
This Cookie & Tracking Policy (“Policy”) explains how Abra Securities (“we,” “us,” “our”) uses cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies (collectively, “Cookies”) on our website, trading platform, and associated services (the “Services”). By accessing or using the Services, you consent to the placement and use of Cookies as described herein.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites or applications you visit. They store information such as your preferences, session identifiers, and tracking data. Cookies may be “first-party” (set by Abra Securities) or “third-party” (set by external partners). They can be persistent (stored until expiration) or session-only (deleted when you close your browser).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We deploy Cookies to:
- Authenticate & Secure: Maintain your logged-in state, enable single-sign-on (SSO), and prevent fraudulent or abusive behavior.
- Remember Preferences: Store language selections, UI settings, and other preferences for a consistent experience.
- Analyze Usage: Gather anonymized statistics on page views, feature usage, and platform performance to identify improvements.
- Deliver Functionality: Enable critical platform features such as real-time charting, order submission, and data caching.
- Support Marketing: Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and display relevant content on third-party sites (subject to your consent).
3. Categories of Cookies
| Category | Purpose | Examples |
| Essential (Required) | Necessary for core functionality and security. | Session ID; CSRF tokens; SSO cookies. |
| Performance & Analytics | Collect usage statistics and performance metrics. | Google Analytics; internal usage logs. |
| Functional | Remember user preferences and settings. | Language, theme, UI layout toggles. |
| Marketing & Advertising | Track engagement with marketing activations. | Third-party pixels; remarketing tags. |
| Security | Detect and block malicious activity. | WAF cookies; bot-detection tokens. |
4. Detailed Cookie List
Below is a non-exhaustive list of Cookies you may encounter:
4.1 Essential Cookies
- AS_SESSION
- Provider: Abra Securities
- Purpose: Maintains user session after login.
- Duration: Session only
- csrf_token
- Provider: Abra Securities
- Purpose: Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks.
- Duration: Session only
4.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
- _ga, _gid, _gat
- Provider: Google Analytics
- Purpose: Track pageviews, sessions, and user behavior on the platform.
- Duration: 24 hours to 2 years
- as_usage
- Provider: Abra Securities
- Purpose: Collects anonymized feature-usage data for internal product analytics.
- Duration: 90 days
4.3 Functional Cookies
- as_locale
- Provider: Abra Securities
- Purpose: Remembers selected language/country settings.
- Duration: 365 days
- theme_pref
- Provider: Abra Securities
- Purpose: Stores light/dark mode preference.
- Duration: 365 days
4.4 Marketing & Advertising Cookies
- _fbp
- Provider: Facebook
- Purpose: Identifies browsers for Facebook ad delivery.
- Duration: 90 days
- _gcl_au
- Provider: Google AdSense
- Purpose: Measures ad conversion rates.
- Duration: 90 days
4.5 Security Cookies
- waf_token
- Provider: Web Application Firewall
- Purpose: Detects and blocks malicious traffic patterns.
- Duration: Session only
5. Cookie Consent & Control
5.1 Cookie Banner
- On your first visit, a banner informs you about our use of Cookies and links to this Policy.
- Essential Cookies are always active and cannot be disabled via the banner.
- For non-essential Cookies, you can choose to “Accept All,” “Reject All,” or “Customize.”
5.2 Cookie Settings Panel
- Accessible via the website footer (“Cookie Settings”).
- Allows granular opt-in/opt-out toggles for each category.
- Changes take effect immediately, and your preferences are saved in local storage.
5.3 Browser Controls
- You may also disable or delete Cookies via your browser settings.
- Note: Disabling essential Cookies may prevent full functionality of the Services.
6. Third-Party Cookies & Links
6.1 Third-Party Partners
- We use third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, payment providers).
- These vendors may place their own Cookies as described in their privacy or cookie policies.
6.2 Embedded Content
- Embeds (e.g., YouTube videos, widgets) may set additional Cookies.
- We recommend reviewing those providers’ policies for details.
7. Data Retention & Privacy
- Essential & Security Cookies: Retained only for the duration of your session.
- Analytical & Functional Cookies: Retained up to 2 years, then automatically purged or overwritten.
- Marketing Cookies: Retained for up to 90 days.
All cookie data is treated in accordance with our Privacy & Data Protection Notice. Personal data derived from Cookies is kept confidential and used only for the purposes described above.
8. Children’s Privacy
- Our Services are intended for institutional users. We do not knowingly place Cookies on sites operated for individuals under 18.
9. Policy Updates
- We may update this Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or business practices.
- The “Last updated” date indicates the effective version. Material changes will be notified via banner or email.
10. Contact Us
For questions about our Cookie & Tracking Policy or to request deletion of cookie-derived data:
Email: info@abrasecurities.com
By continuing to use our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and consented to our Cookie & Tracking Policy.
