Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

Cookies and similar technologies help the Platform function securely and remember your preferences. This Cookie Policy tells you how we use them and what choices you have.

By using the Platform, you consent to the use of strictly necessary cookies, which are required for the Platform to operate. Non-essential technologies, where used, are subject to consent where required by applicable law.

The specific cookies and technologies used may vary depending on your browser, device, region, and settings.

2. What Are Cookies?

A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your device when you visit. Cookies are widely used to make websites work, to keep them secure, and to remember information about your visit.

Cookies may be "session cookies", which are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies", which remain for a set period or until you delete them.

Cookies may be "first-party" cookies, set by EtheraFX, or "third-party" cookies, set by another organisation whose services are used on a page.

3. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, websites can use similar technologies to store or read information on your device, including local storage, session storage, and similar browser storage mechanisms.

EtheraFX uses browser local storage and session storage to remember certain preferences and to support interface features, as described in this Cookie Policy. References to "cookies" in this policy include these similar technologies where the context allows.

4. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for a limited set of purposes, focused on operating the Platform securely and remembering your settings.

• to keep you logged in and maintain your session;
• to protect against security threats, including cross-site request forgery (CSRF);
• to support account integrity, fraud prevention, and platform security;
• to remember your language and theme (light/dark) preferences;
• to remember certain interface choices, such as your last selected market;
• to keep the Platform operating reliably.

We do not currently use cookies for advertising, cross-site tracking, or third-party marketing.

5. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the Platform to function and cannot be switched off in our systems without affecting how the Platform works.

EtheraFX uses a session cookie to manage your login session and to maintain security across pages. This cookie is required for authenticated access to your account and core features.

• they enable login, session management, and secure navigation;
• they support CSRF protection and other security controls;
• they are required for account access, trading, wallet, and deposit/withdrawal features;
• they do not require consent because the Platform cannot operate without them.

If you block strictly necessary cookies, you may be unable to log in or use core parts of the Platform.

6. Security and Authentication Cookies

Security and authentication cookies protect your account and the Platform. The session cookie is configured with security attributes, including HttpOnly and SameSite settings, and is marked Secure when served over HTTPS.

These cookies help us verify sessions, prevent unauthorised access, support CSRF protection, and detect and prevent fraud and abuse. They are part of our security and compliance controls.

Because EtheraFX provides regulated, real-money services, these cookies are essential to safeguarding accounts and meeting our security obligations.

7. Preference Cookies

Preference cookies remember choices you make so that the Platform behaves the way you expect.

EtheraFX uses a language preference cookie (for example, named etherafx_lang) and a theme preference cookie (for example, named etherafx_theme) to remember your selected language and light/dark theme. These values are also mirrored in your browser local storage for a consistent experience.

Preference cookies are not used for tracking. If you block them, the Platform will still work, but it may not remember your language or theme between visits.

8. Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics and performance cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with a website so it can be improved.

EtheraFX does not currently use analytics or performance cookies, and does not use third-party analytics services for cross-site tracking on the Platform.

If we introduce analytics or performance technologies in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy and, where required by applicable law, obtain your consent before using them.

9. Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver advertising and to build profiles of user interests across websites.

EtheraFX does not currently use marketing or advertising cookies, and does not use third-party advertising pixels or cross-site tracking technologies on the Platform.

If this changes, we will update this Cookie Policy and obtain consent where required by applicable law.

10. Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are set by organisations other than EtheraFX. The Platform does not currently set third-party advertising or tracking cookies.

However, when you interact with external services that we rely on — for example, payment providers, banks, identity verification providers, or other third parties — those parties may set their own cookies under their own cookie and privacy policies, which we do not control.

You should review the cookie and privacy policies of any third-party service you use in connection with the Platform.

11. Local Storage and Session Storage

EtheraFX uses browser local storage and session storage to support the interface and remember certain non-sensitive preferences.

• language and theme preferences (mirroring the preference cookies);
• interface choices such as your last selected spot, futures, or forex market;
• certain chart and display settings;
• temporary interface state held only for the current browser session.

This information is stored in your browser and is used to improve usability. It is not used for advertising or cross-site tracking.

12. Cookie Duration

Cookies last for different periods depending on their purpose.

• the login session cookie is a session cookie and is removed when your browser session ends or when you log out;
• preference cookies, such as language and theme, are persistent and may last up to around one year unless you delete them earlier;
• local storage values remain until they are cleared by you or by the application;
• session storage values are cleared when the browser tab or session is closed.

Actual durations may vary by browser and device settings.

13. Managing Cookies

You can manage and delete cookies and similar technologies at any time.

You can change your language and theme preferences directly on the Platform using the language and theme controls; doing so updates the related preference cookies and local storage.

You can also clear or block cookies and clear local storage through your browser settings, as described below. Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent you from logging in or using core features.

14. Browser Controls

Most browsers let you view, manage, block, and delete cookies and clear site data through their settings. The exact steps depend on the browser and version you use.

• you can usually delete existing cookies and stored site data;
• you can usually block all or some cookies;
• you can usually set the browser to warn you before storing cookies;
• you can usually clear local storage and session storage for a site.

If you block or delete the session or preference cookies, you may be logged out, and the Platform may not remember your settings.

15. Cookie Consent and Preferences

Because EtheraFX currently uses only strictly necessary cookies (for sessions and security) and preference cookies (for language and theme), it does not operate a separate cookie consent banner or cookie preference centre for advertising or analytics.

You control preference cookies through the language and theme controls on the Platform, and you control all cookies and similar technologies through your browser settings.

If we introduce non-essential cookies in the future that require consent, we will provide an appropriate consent mechanism and update this Cookie Policy accordingly.

16. Cookies and Financial Compliance

As a regulated, real-money platform, EtheraFX uses certain cookies and session technologies to support security, fraud prevention, account integrity, and compliance with KYC/AML and other legal and regulatory obligations.

These technologies help us verify that account activity is legitimate, protect against unauthorised access, and maintain secure and auditable access to the Platform.

Because these functions are essential to operating a compliant financial platform, the associated cookies are treated as strictly necessary.

17. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use, or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons.

The updated version will be published on the Platform with a revised "Last updated" date. Where required by law, we may provide additional notice.

Your continued use of the Platform after an update takes effect means you acknowledge the updated Cookie Policy.

18. Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies and similar technologies, you can contact us using the details below: