Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 7, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Northmark Analytics Inc., operating under the brand name Orbix Firm ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our platform at https://orbixfirm.com/ (the "Platform").
This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Capitalized terms not defined here have the meanings set forth in our Terms of Service.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators.
Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags (also called web beacons or tracking pixels). When we refer to "cookies" in this Policy, we include all such similar technologies.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Keeping you signed in to your Account
- Protecting the Platform from cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and other security threats
- Remembering your preferences such as language and display settings
- Understanding how Users interact with the Platform so we can improve it
- Preventing fraud in payment processing
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 — Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Platform to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality. No consent is required for these cookies under applicable law.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookie | Maintains your authenticated session after login | Session (expires on browser close or after 30 days of inactivity) |
| CSRF token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| Cookie consent | Stores your cookie preferences so we don't ask repeatedly | 12 months |
4.2 — Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. The Platform will still work without them, but some features may not function as expected.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| User preferences | Remembers display settings and UI preferences | 12 months |
4.3 — Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how Users interact with the Platform — which pages are visited most, how Users navigate, and where errors occur. All analytics data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
We use the following analytics services:
Vercel Analytics
- Provider: Vercel Inc.
- Purpose: Measures page performance (Web Vitals) and page views
- Data collected: Page URL, referrer, browser type, device type, country (coarse), performance metrics
- Privacy: Privacy-focused; no cross-site tracking; no personal data collection; compliant with GDPR without cookie consent for performance metrics
- More information: https://vercel.com/docs/analytics/privacy-policy
PostHog Cloud
- Provider: PostHog Inc.
- Purpose: Product analytics, session insights, and feature usage tracking
- Data collected: Page views, clicks, feature usage patterns, session duration, device and browser information, country
- Cookies set: PostHog may set cookies to identify unique sessions and track usage across visits
- Duration: Up to 12 months
- More information: https://posthog.com/privacy
4.4 — Payment Cookies
These cookies are set by our payment processor and are necessary to process transactions securely.
Paddle
- Provider: Paddle.com Market Limited
- Purpose: Fraud prevention, payment processing, and security
- Cookies set: Paddle may set cookies when the checkout is loaded to detect fraudulent activity and ensure secure transactions
- More information: https://www.paddle.com/legal/privacy
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on the Platform are set by third-party services that we use. We do not control these cookies. The third-party providers listed above (Vercel, PostHog, Paddle) may set their own cookies subject to their respective privacy policies.
We do not use any advertising or remarketing cookies. We do not sell your data to advertisers or use third-party ad networks.
6. Your Cookie Choices
6.1 — Cookie Banner
When you first visit the Platform, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies — enables all cookie categories described above
- Reject non-essential cookies — only strictly necessary cookies will be set
- Manage preferences — choose which categories of cookies to allow
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the Platform footer.
6.2 — Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete some or all cookies
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set
Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent the Platform from functioning properly — you may not be able to log in or use core features.
For instructions on managing cookies in your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
6.3 — Opt-Out of Analytics
You can opt out of analytics tracking specifically:
- PostHog: You can opt out via our cookie consent banner by rejecting analytics cookies. PostHog also respects the
Do Not Trackbrowser setting. - Vercel Analytics: Performance metrics (Web Vitals) are collected without cookies and do not track individual users. Page view analytics can be disabled via our cookie consent banner.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
| Cookie Category | Impact if Disabled |
|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Platform will not function — you cannot log in or use the service |
| Functional | Some preferences may not be saved between visits |
| Analytics | No impact on your experience; we lose usage insights |
| Payment (Paddle) | You may not be able to complete purchases — Paddle requires cookies for fraud detection |
8. Data Protection
Information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Analytics data is used in aggregate form and is not combined with your personal account information to identify you individually.
For information about your data protection rights (including access, deletion, and portability), please refer to our Privacy Policy.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, through a notice on the Platform.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Northmark Analytics Inc. (operating as Orbix Firm)
Email: support@orbixfirm.com
For privacy-specific inquiries, please refer to the contact details in our Privacy Policy.