Cookies Policy
Last Updated: April 2026
This Cookies Policy explains how Filing99 (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at filing99.com. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide website owners with information about how their site is being used.
Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information by themselves, but they may be linked to personal information that you have provided to us.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function correctly without these cookies and they cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in | Keeps you logged in to the website | Session |
| wordpress_sec | Security cookie for admin access | Session |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your session state | Session |
b) Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the performance and user experience of our website.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — tracks unique visitors and page views | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes between users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics — throttles request rate | 1 minute |
c) Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your language preference or region, and provide enhanced, more personalised features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our website.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wp-settings | Stores user interface preferences | 1 year |
| viewed_cookie_policy | Remembers if you have accepted the cookie policy | 1 year |
d) Marketing & Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our website by advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on your browser and internet device.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel — tracks visits for ad targeting | 3 months |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick — used for ad targeting | 1 year |
3. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use cookies set by trusted third-party services on our website, including:
- Google Analytics — to analyse website traffic and user behaviour. View Google’s Privacy Policy
- Google Fonts — to load custom fonts on our website
- Cloudflare — for website security and performance optimisation
- YouTube / Vimeo — if we embed any video content on our website
These third parties have their own privacy and cookies policies, and we have no control over their cookies. We recommend reviewing their respective policies.
4. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
- Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time as specified in the cookie, or until you manually delete them
5. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can control and manage cookies in the following ways:
a) Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when a cookie is being placed. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
b) Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie consent notice. By clicking “Accept” or continuing to browse the website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable or block cookies, please be aware that some parts of our website may not function correctly. In particular:
- Contact forms may not work properly
- Your preferences may not be saved between visits
- Some interactive features may be unavailable
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Filing99
Email: info@filing99.com
Website: filing99.com/contact-us