Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 29, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Business Currency Guide ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on businesscurrencyguide.com (the "Site"). It describes what cookies are, the types we use, how they support our foreign exchange and currency risk services, and how you can manage them.
By using the Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have disabled them through your browser or our cookie management tool.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, language, and font size) over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter them each time you return. Cookies can also collect information about how you browse a site.
Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or install malware on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on businesscurrencyguide.com:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms. Without these cookies, services you have asked for (e.g., accessing secure areas or requesting a currency risk assessment) cannot be provided.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session_id |
Maintains your session while you navigate the Site | Session |
csrf_token |
Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
cookie_consent |
Records your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Site—for example, which pages are visited most often and whether users encounter error messages. They help us improve the Site's performance and your experience. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymized.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with our content on currency risk management and conversion costs. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the Site to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
language_pref |
Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
currency_display |
Remembers your preferred display currency for illustrative rates | 30 days |
live_chat |
Supports live chat functionality for customer support | Session |
Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our Site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
We currently do not run third-party advertising networks on the Site. However, we may use targeting cookies to measure the effectiveness of our own marketing campaigns and to show you relevant content about our services on external platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Google Ads).
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_fbp |
Meta (if used) | Tracks visits across websites for advertising | 3 months |
li_sugr |
LinkedIn (if used) | Tracks visits for advertising | 30 days |
How We Use Cookies on This Site
We use cookies to:
- Keep you signed in and secure while you access our currency risk assessment tools.
- Remember your preferences, such as language and display currency for illustrative exchange rates.
- Analyze Site traffic and usage patterns to improve our content on foreign exchange and conversion costs.
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts and deliver relevant information about our services.
- Enable live chat support for inquiries about currency risk management.
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information (such as payment card details) or to make automated decisions that affect your legal rights.
Third-Party Cookies and Services
We work with third-party service providers who may set cookies on your device when you visit the Site. These providers help us with analytics, marketing, and customer support. We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the respective provider's privacy policy.
Third-party services we currently use or may use include:
- Google Analytics – for website analytics. Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- LinkedIn Insight Tag – for marketing measurement (if enabled). Privacy policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
- Meta Pixel – for advertising measurement (if enabled). Privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
- LiveChat – for customer support chat (if enabled). Privacy policy: https://www.livechat.com/legal/privacy-policy/
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they use cookies and your information.
How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete specific cookies, or block cookies from certain sites. The help section of your browser will explain how to do this. Note that if you disable essential cookies, parts of the Site may not function properly.
- Our cookie management tool: When you first visit the Site, you can set your cookie preferences via the cookie banner. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
- Opt-out of analytics: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout) to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits.
- Opt-out of targeted advertising: You can opt out of interest-based advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance (https://optout.aboutads.info) or the Network Advertising Initiative (https://optout.networkadvertising.org).
Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on the Site, including the availability of certain features related to currency risk tools and content personalization.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: contact@businesscurrencyguide.com
- Phone: +1 (312) 555-0147
- Mailing address: 141 W Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1620, Chicago, IL 60604
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Additional Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy. This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.