StockBox Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how StockBox (stockbox.tech) uses cookies and similar technologies (such as pixels, tags, local storage and SDKs) on our website and, where applicable, within parts of the StockBox platform.

Cookies and similar technologies are regulated in the UK under PECR, alongside the UK GDPR. Non-essential cookies generally require a user's clear positive action (opt-in consent).

1) What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies can store or access information on your device in other ways (for example, local storage or device identifiers).

2) Why we use cookies

We use cookies to:

• Make the website work properly (essential functions)
• Keep the site secure and prevent abuse
• Measure and improve performance (analytics)
• Remember choices (e.g., cookie preferences)

3) Types of cookies we use

We categorise cookies as follows:

A) Strictly necessary cookies (always on)

These cookies are required for the site to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in (where applicable), or filling in forms.

Typical examples:

• security / load balancing cookies
• session cookies
• cookie-preference cookies (to remember your consent choices)

B) Analytics cookies (optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it (e.g., which pages are most visited, common journeys, errors, and performance).

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) for website analytics. GA4 uses first-party cookies to distinguish unique users and sessions, and it can function without cookies in some configurations, but cookies are commonly used for measurement.

Important note (how we use analytics): We use analytics data to generate aggregated usage insights and trend reports. It is not intended to directly identify you; it helps us spot patterns (e.g. "most users visit X then Y") and improve the site experience. (More detail is in our Privacy Policy.)

4) Google Analytics cookies we may set (examples)

Depending on your consent choices and our configuration, GA4 commonly uses cookies such as:

• _ga — helps distinguish users (typical default expiration is up to 2 years).
• _ga_<container-id> — helps persist session state / measurement for a specific property (often similar retention).

Exact cookies can vary by configuration and updates from Google.

5) Your choices and how to control cookies

Cookie banner / settings

When you first visit our website, you can choose whether to accept non-essential cookies (such as analytics). You can change your mind at any time by updating your preferences via the Cookie Settings link in the footer.

The ICO expects non-essential cookies to be controlled through an easy choice mechanism and consent should involve a clear positive action (not just "continuing to use the site").

Browser controls

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via settings. If you disable all cookies, parts of the site may not work correctly.

6) Consent mode (if enabled)

We may implement Google's Consent Mode, which allows Google tags to adjust their behaviour based on your consent choices and communicate consent status to Google (it does not replace a cookie banner).

7) Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in cookies, technology, or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date shows the latest version.

8) Contact

If you have questions about cookies or privacy, contact:

Email: legal@stockbox.tech

Address: 97 Carlton Avenue East, Wembley, Middlesex, United Kingdom, HA9 8LZ