Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 9, 2026
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on Northmark, and how you can manage your preferences. It supplements our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies (cannot be disabled)
Required for the site to function. They do not track you for advertising. Examples:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
NEXT_LOCALE | Remembers your language choice | 12 months |
fxbc_age_verified | Stores age confirmation | Session |
fxbc_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 12 months |
2. Analytics Cookies (require consent)
Help us understand how visitors use the site, which pages are popular, and where we can improve. Currently used providers:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Aggregated traffic statistics | 24 months |
3. Marketing/Advertising Cookies (require consent)
Used to track conversion from affiliate clicks. We do not use them for personalized advertising.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affiliate tracking | XM Partners, etc. | Track which broker referrals come from this site | Up to 90 days |
Your Choices
You can control cookies in three ways:
1. Cookie Banner
On your first visit, our Cookie Banner allows you to:
- Accept All — enable all categories
- Reject All — only strictly necessary cookies are set
- Customize — choose which categories to enable
You can revisit your preferences anytime via the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.
2. Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies via their settings. Refer to your browser documentation:
3. Industry Opt-Outs
- Google Analytics opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- NAI opt-out (US): http://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- YourOnlineChoices (EU): http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
Consent Records
In accordance with GDPR's accountability principle, we record:
- The date and time you provided consent
- Which categories you consented to
- The version of this policy at the time
These records are kept for 12 months after consent expires.
Contact
Questions about cookies? Email: privacy@fxbroker-compass.com
Last updated: May 9, 2026