Cookies Policy
Effective date: September 5, 2025
This Cookies Policy explains how Gold Stone Intelligence LLC ("Gold
Stone", "we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on
goldstoneintel.com and related pages (the "Site"). It should be read
together with our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store data that can be retrieved by a web server in the domain that placed the cookie. We also use local storage, pixels, and similar technologies (collectively "cookies").
How we use cookies
We use cookies to support our operations as a digital verification and forensic authentication provider:
- Strictly Necessary – required for core functionality (e.g., page navigation, secure form submission, session management).
- Security – to detect abuse, rate‑limit requests, and help protect evidence intake forms.
- Performance & Analytics – to understand Site usage (e.g., page load metrics, anonymized traffic patterns) and improve content.
- Preferences – to remember choices like language or cookie settings.
We do not use third‑party advertising cookies.
Cookies we may set
| Name | Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| gs_session | Strictly Necessary | Maintains a secure session during form interactions (e.g., contact/verification requests). | Session |
| gs_cookies | Preferences | Stores your cookie consent choices. | 6–12 months |
| gs_performance | Performance | Anonymous metrics on page loads and errors to improve reliability. | Up to 12 months |
Cookie names may vary slightly by deployment environment.
Third‑party services
We may use privacy‑respecting analytics (self‑hosted or configured to anonymize IP), content delivery networks, and security providers for DDoS protection and rate limiting. Where used, such vendors act as processors on our behalf.
Your choices
- Consent banner: On first visit, you can accept or manage non‑essential cookies. You can update preferences at any time via the cookie settings link (footer).
- Browser controls: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may impair core Site functions.
- Do Not Track: Our Site currently does not respond to DNT signals.
Evidence submissions
Our evidence intake process (e.g., uploads for authentication) is designed to minimize tracking. We do not attach advertising identifiers to evidence. Security cookies may be used to protect forms against automated abuse.
Updates
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes to technologies or regulations. Material changes will be noted on this page with a new effective date.
Contact us
Gold Stone Intelligence LLC1007 N Orange St. 4th Floor, Suite #4564, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
US: +1 762 550 3847 · Iraq: +964 780 122 2119
info@goldstoneintel.com