1. What this policy covers
This Cookie Policy explains how NumberScout ("we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies such as local storage when you visit our website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which describes how we handle personal data more generally. This policy is effective as of August 28, 2026. Questions are welcome at support@numberscout.org.
2. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device to remember information about your visit. Local storage is a similar browser feature that lets a site store small amounts of data on your device. Cookies set by us are "first-party" cookies; cookies set by our service providers, such as our payment processor, are "third-party" cookies. Cookies can be "session" cookies, deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent" cookies, which remain until they expire or you delete them.
3. The cookies and storage we use
Essential cookies and storage
These are required for the site to work and cannot be switched off in our systems. They include cookies and local storage entries that keep track of your search in progress, your sign-in state, your subscription session, and your cookie preferences themselves. Without them, core features like checkout and report delivery would not function.
Payment cookies (Stripe)
Payments on NumberScout are processed by Stripe. When you reach our checkout, Stripe sets cookies that are necessary to process your payment securely and to help detect and prevent fraud. These cookies are controlled by Stripe; you can read more in Stripe's own privacy and cookie documentation.
Analytics cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the site — which pages are visited, how long visits last and where visitors come from — so we can improve the service. This data is aggregated and is not used to identify you personally. Analytics cookies are only set where consent is required and given.
4. How to manage cookies
You have several ways to control cookies:
- Browser settings: every major browser lets you block or delete cookies. Look for "Cookies" or "Site data" in your browser's privacy settings. Blocking essential cookies may break parts of the site, including checkout.
- Consent choices: where a cookie banner or preference control is shown, you can decline non-essential cookies there and change your choice later.
- Opt-out signals: we honor opt-out preference signals such as Global Privacy Control where required by law.
- Clearing local storage: you can clear local storage for this site from your browser's site-data settings at any time.
If you delete cookies, some preferences — including a saved cookie choice — will be forgotten and you may be asked again on your next visit.
5. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes or as the law evolves. When we make material changes we will update the date at the top of this page. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, contact us at support@numberscout.org.