Cookie Policy
Last Updated: October 25, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how TuskCPA uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our platform. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, TuskCPA) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., analytics, interactive content, and advertising).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons:
- Essential: Some cookies are required for technical reasons for our platform to operate
- Functionality: Enable us to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features
- Analytics: Help us understand how visitors interact with our platform
- Security: Support security features and detect malicious activity
- Performance: Improve the speed and performance of our services
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our platform and to use some of its features.
Examples:
- • Authentication and session management
- • Security tokens
- • Load balancing
- • Form submission data
Can you disable them? No. These cookies are essential for the platform to function.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the platform to provide enhanced functionality and personalization based on your interactions.
Examples:
- • Language preferences
- • Dashboard layout preferences
- • Notification settings
- • Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
Can you disable them? Yes, but some features may not function properly.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Examples & Providers:
- • Google Analytics (page views, session duration)
- • Mixpanel (feature usage, user flows)
- • Hotjar (heatmaps, session recordings)
Can you disable them? Yes, through our cookie settings or browser settings.
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to monitor and improve the performance of our platform.
Examples:
- • Page load times
- • Error tracking
- • Server response times
- • API performance metrics
Can you disable them? Yes, but this may affect our ability to optimize your experience.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| tusk_session | Maintains your login session | Session |
| tusk_auth | Authentication token | 30 days |
| tusk_preferences | Stores user preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
| tusk_csrf | CSRF protection token | Session |
5. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other technologies to track your usage:
- Local Storage: Similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. Used for caching and offline functionality.
- Session Storage: Stores data for the duration of your browser session.
- Web Beacons (Pixels): Tiny graphics used to track email opens and page views.
- ETags: HTTP cache validation mechanism that may be used for tracking.
6. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to use cookies and similar technologies on our platform:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and user behavior tracking
- Mixpanel: Product analytics and feature usage
- Stripe: Payment processing and fraud detection
- Intercom: Customer support chat widget
- Sentry: Error tracking and performance monitoring
These third parties have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.
7. How to Control Cookies
7.1 Cookie Preference Center
You can manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Preference Center, accessible through your account settings or by clicking the cookie icon in the footer of our website.
7.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
7.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Do Not Track: Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings (note: not all websites honor this)
Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our platform. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the platform to function.
8. Cookie Duration
Cookies may be either:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
The duration of each cookie is indicated in the table above and in our Cookie Preference Center.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy:
Email: tuskcpa@gmail.com
Phone: +1 (917) 295-7521
Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and giving you control over your data.