Cookie Policy
Saturation.IO Privacy Policy
Last updated on October 31 2025.
Effective as of Nov 30, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Saturation.io, Inc. ("Saturation," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at https://saturation.io (the "Website") or use our financial management platform and related services (collectively, the "Services").
This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Types of cookies we use:
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
First-Party Cookies: Cookies set directly by Saturation.io
Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by our service providers and partners
Cookie Refresh and Renewal
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies are refreshed each time you visit to maintain their expiration date
Authentication cookies are renewed upon each login
Cookie Storage Location
Cookies are stored locally on your device
We do not have access to cookies set by third-party services except through the data they share with us per our agreements
Cookie Security Flags
Authentication cookies use HttpOnly flag (not accessible via JavaScript)
Secure flag ensures cookies only transmitted over HTTPS
SameSite flag prevents cross-site request forgery
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
3.1 Essential Operations
To provide core functionality of our Services, including authentication, security, and platform operations.
3.2 Performance and Analytics
To understand how users interact with our Services, identify technical issues, and improve performance.
3.3 Functionality
To remember your preferences, settings, and previous actions to enhance your experience.
3.4 Communication
To enable customer support features, including our chat functionality.
3.5 Security
To detect and prevent fraud, secure user accounts, and protect against malicious activity.
3.6 Financial Services
To facilitate secure payment processing, charge card services, and financial transaction management.
4. Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website and Services to function and cannot be disabled without severely affecting your ability to use our platform.
Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
session_token | Saturation.io | Authenticates users and maintains login sessions | Session | First-party |
csrf_token | Saturation.io | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | First-party |
secure_session | Saturation.io | Maintains secure session state | Session | First-party |
user_preferences | Saturation.io | Stores essential user settings and preferences | 1 year | First-party |
cookie_consent | Saturation.io | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | First-party |
Legal Basis (GDPR): Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) - necessary for service delivery and security.
4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website and Services by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
mp_* | Mixpanel | Tracks user interactions and product usage analytics | 1 year | Third-party |
ph_* | PostHog | Analyzes user behavior and feature usage | 1 year | Third-party |
posthog_session | PostHog | Maintains analytics session state | 30 minutes | Third-party |
sentry_session | Sentry | Error tracking and performance monitoring | Session | Third-party |
Legal Basis (GDPR): Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) - you can opt out of these cookies.
What we collect: Page views, button clicks, time spent on pages, navigation paths, browser type, device information, general location (country/city level), error reports, and performance metrics.
Third-Party Privacy Policies:
Mixpanel: https://mixpanel.com/legal/privacy-policy/
PostHog: https://posthog.com/privacy
Sentry: https://sentry.io/privacy/
Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy
4.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced features and personalization.
Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
intercom-* | Intercom | Enables customer support chat and messaging | 6 months | Third-party |
intercom-session | Intercom | Maintains chat session state | 7 days | Third-party |
dashboard_view | Saturation.io | Remembers your dashboard layout preferences | 1 year | First-party |
theme_preference | Saturation.io | Stores display theme selection | 1 year | First-party |
Legal Basis (GDPR): Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) or Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) for support-related cookies.
Third-Party Privacy Policies:
Intercom: https://www.intercom.com/legal/privacy
4.4 Payment and Financial Services Cookies
These cookies are set by our payment processor to facilitate secure financial transactions.
Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
stripe_* | Stripe | Processes payments and prevents fraud | Varies | Third-party |
__stripe_sid | Stripe | Maintains payment session security | 30 minutes | Third-party |
__stripe_mid | Stripe | Fraud detection and prevention | 1 year | Third-party |
Information about CapitalOS cookies can be found in their privacy policy linked below.
Legal Basis (GDPR): Contract performance (Article 6(1)(b)) - necessary to process your payments.
Third-Party Privacy Policies:
Stripe: https://stripe.com/privacy
4.5 Infrastructure and CDN Cookies
These cookies support content delivery and platform hosting.
Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
render_* | Render | Application hosting and delivery | Session | Third-party |
cdn_token | DigitalOcean | Content delivery and file access | Session | Third-party |
Legal Basis (GDPR): Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) - necessary for service delivery.
5. Third-Party Services
In addition to cookies, we use the following third-party services that may collect information through other tracking technologies:
5.1 Analytics and Monitoring
Mixpanel (US/EU data centers) - Product analytics and user behavior tracking
PostHog (US/EU data centers) - Open-source product analytics and session recording
Sentry (US/EU data centers) - Error monitoring and performance tracking
Drata (US) - Security and compliance monitoring
5.2 Communication and Support
Intercom (US) - Customer support chat, messaging, and help desk
Postmark (US) - Transactional email delivery
Loops (US/EU) - Marketing email campaigns
5.3 Business Operations
Attio (UK/EU/US) - Customer relationship management
Airtable (US) - Internal business data management
Google Workspace (Global) - Email, document storage, and collaboration
5.4 Financial Services
Stripe (US/EU) - Payment processing and card services
Plaid (US) - Financial data aggregation and bank connectivity
CapitalOS (US) - Embedded charge card platform and spend management
Each of these services may use their own cookies and tracking technologies. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies (linked above) to understand their data practices.
6. Your Cookie Choices
6.1 Cookie Consent Manager
When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
Accept all cookies
Reject optional cookies (keeping only strictly necessary cookies)
Customize your preferences by cookie category
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Website.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
View and delete cookies
Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies
Clear cookies when you close your browser
How to manage cookies in common browsers:
Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Help: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Help: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktopSafari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Help: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/macMicrosoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Help: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09Brave: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Help: https://support.brave.com/hc/en-us/articles/360050634931
Important: Blocking or deleting certain cookies may impair your ability to use our Services. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without significantly affecting platform functionality.
6.3 Opt-Out of Analytics
You can opt out of analytics tracking through the following methods:
Mixpanel Opt-Out: Visit https://mixpanel.com/optout/
PostHog Opt-Out: Available in our Cookie Settings or by setting a "Do Not Track" browser preference
Sentry Opt-Out: Managed through our Cookie Settings
6.4 Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. While we respect your privacy choices, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. Currently, PostHog respects DNT signals automatically. For other services, please use our Cookie Settings to manage your preferences.
6.5 Mobile Device Settings
If you access our Services through a mobile device, you can control tracking through your device settings:
iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
7. Data Retention
Cookies remain on your device for the durations specified in Section 4 above or until you delete them. When cookies expire or are deleted, we can no longer access the information they contain.
Analytics data collected via cookies is retained according to our Data Retention Policy:
Raw analytics data: 2 years from collection
Aggregated analytics: Indefinitely (anonymized and cannot identify individuals)
Error logs: 30 days
8. International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers are located outside your country of residence. When cookies enable data transfer to these providers:
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for transfers from the EU/UK
Data transfers comply with GDPR Article 46 requirements
Our Data Processing Agreement (DPA) governs all subprocessor relationships
9. Security
Cookies help us maintain the security of our Services by:
Authenticating users and preventing unauthorized access
Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity
Maintaining secure session states
Logging security-relevant events for audit purposes
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect cookie data, including:
TLS 1.2+ encryption for all data transmission
AES-256 encryption for sensitive data at rest
Secure, HttpOnly, and SameSite flags on authentication cookies
Regular security audits and penetration testing
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or business needs. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically. Your continued use of our Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Your Rights Under Privacy Laws
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding information collected via cookies:
11.1 GDPR (European Union) Rights:
Right to access your data
Right to rectification
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
11.2 CCPA (California) Rights:
Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
Right to deletion
Right to non-discrimination
11.3 Other State Privacy Laws:
If you reside in Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, or other states with comprehensive privacy laws, you may have similar rights. Contact us for specific information about your rights.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information in Section 13 below.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: legal@saturation.io
Mail:
Saturation.io, Inc.
Attn: Privacy Officer
7901 4th St N Suite 300, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
We will respond to all requests within 30 days as required by applicable law.