Last updated: January 1, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how AuditPulsar, Inc. ("AuditPulsar," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit auditpulsar.com or use the AuditPulsar platform. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
By continuing to use our website after being presented with our cookie consent banner, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Policy. You can withdraw consent and manage your cookie preferences at any time through the methods described in Section 6 of this Policy.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect and use personal data generally.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, remember user preferences, and provide information to website owners about how their sites are used.
Cookies set by the website you are visiting (auditpulsar.com) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by third parties that provide services on our behalf — such as analytics or support tools — are called "third-party cookies."
In addition to cookies, we may use similar tracking technologies including:
Web beacons (also called pixel tags or clear GIFs). Tiny graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that help us track whether a page has been viewed or whether an email has been opened.
Local storage. Browser storage mechanisms (localStorage and sessionStorage) that store data on your device for functional purposes, such as remembering your cookie consent preference. Local storage is used by our cookie consent mechanism.
Session IDs. Temporary identifiers stored in your browser session to maintain your authenticated state while you are logged into the AuditPulsar platform.
These cookies are required for the website and platform to function and cannot be disabled. They do not require your consent. They include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
ap_session |
Maintains your authenticated session while logged in to the AuditPulsar platform. Without this cookie, you would need to log in on every page load. | Session (deleted when browser closes) | AuditPulsar |
ap_csrf_token |
Cross-site request forgery protection token. Prevents unauthorized form submissions from third-party sites. | Session | AuditPulsar |
ap_cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent decision (accepted or declined) so that we do not present the consent banner on every page visit. Stored in localStorage rather than as a cookie. | 1 year | AuditPulsar |
__stripe_mid |
Set by Stripe on billing pages to detect fraud and ensure payment security. Required for processing subscription payments. | 1 year | Stripe, Inc. |
__stripe_sid |
Set by Stripe to maintain payment session state during checkout. Required for subscription processing. | Session | Stripe, Inc. |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website — which pages are most visited, how long people stay, where they come from, and whether they encounter any errors. This data is used in aggregate to improve the website. Analytics cookies require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated client ID. Used to calculate metrics such as sessions, users, and pages per session. | 2 years | Google LLC |
_ga_[ID] |
Google Analytics 4 — maintains session state and distinguishes the property (GA4 measurement ID) associated with this analytics instance. | 2 years | Google LLC |
_gid |
Google Analytics — distinguishes users for the current 24-hour session window. Used in conjunction with _ga. | 24 hours | Google LLC |
_gat_gtag_[ID] |
Google Analytics — throttles request rate to Google's servers. Limits data collection to prevent performance degradation. | 1 minute | Google LLC |
We have configured Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled, meaning that IP addresses are truncated before storage. We have also enabled restricted data processing for California users as required by the CCPA. Google's data practices are governed by Google's Privacy Policy, available at policies.google.com/privacy.
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They allow us to remember your preferences and provide features that improve your experience. Functional cookies require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
intercom-session-[ID] |
Intercom — identifies your support session to allow the support team to maintain conversation history across pages. Required for in-product support chat functionality. | 1 week | Intercom, Inc. |
intercom-id-[ID] |
Intercom — assigns an anonymous visitor ID used to recognize returning visitors in the support system and maintain conversation context. | 9 months | Intercom, Inc. |
ap_ui_prefs |
AuditPulsar — stores platform user interface preferences, including table column configurations and display density settings. Allows the platform to restore your preferred layout on return visits. | 1 year | AuditPulsar |
AuditPulsar does not currently use marketing cookies for ad retargeting or cross-site behavioral advertising. If we introduce such cookies in the future, this Policy will be updated with 30 days' notice, and affected cookies will require fresh consent from users. We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles or share behavioral data with advertising networks.
As described in the tables above, we use services from the following third parties that may set cookies on your device:
Google LLC — Google Analytics for website traffic analysis. Google processes analytics data in the United States. Google's data handling is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Stripe, Inc. — Payment processing. Stripe sets cookies on billing and subscription pages for fraud prevention and payment session management. Stripe's cookie practices are governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy at stripe.com/privacy.
Intercom, Inc. — Customer support chat. Intercom processes support interaction data in accordance with Intercom's Privacy Policy. Intercom is a sub-processor under our Data Processing Agreement for customers subject to GDPR.
We do not control the cookies set by these third parties and we encourage you to review their respective privacy and cookie policies for more information about their data practices.
An important clarification for accounting firm users: the cookies described in this Policy relate to our website and platform interface — not to client financial data processed through the AuditPulsar audit engine. Client financial data (journal entry populations, trial balances, ERP exports) is handled under a separate data architecture described in our Security Documentation and is not transmitted through cookie mechanisms.
If your accounting firm has a policy restricting the use of third-party tracking on firm-managed devices, we recommend configuring browser settings or managing cookies as described in Section 6 below for devices used to access client data. The platform will function without analytics and functional cookies; only strictly necessary cookies are required for core functionality.
When you first visit auditpulsar.com, a cookie consent banner is displayed that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. If you accept, all cookie categories described in this Policy will be active. If you decline, only strictly necessary cookies will be set.
Your preference is stored in your browser's localStorage under the key ap_cookie_consent for a period of 12 months. After 12 months, the consent banner will be displayed again to renew your preference.
To change your cookie preference at any time, you can clear the localStorage entry or clear your browser's local data for auditpulsar.com, which will cause the consent banner to appear on your next visit. You can also clear cookies for auditpulsar.com directly through your browser's privacy settings.
All modern browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. The specific steps vary by browser:
Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Cookies and Site Data
Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
You can configure browsers to block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or notify you when cookies are set. Note that blocking all cookies will prevent the strictly necessary cookies from functioning, which will affect your ability to log in to the AuditPulsar platform.
In addition to managing cookies through browser settings, you can opt out of Google Analytics specifically by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing information with Google Analytics. The add-on is available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. AuditPulsar currently does not alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals because there is no consistent industry standard for responding to DNT. If a standard is established, we will review our approach at that time. You can manage tracking through the cookie consent tool and browser settings described above.
Cookies may be "session cookies," which expire when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies," which remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. The retention periods for each cookie we use are specified in the tables in Section 3 above.
We periodically review our cookie list to ensure it remains current. When new cookies are introduced or when cookie retention periods change materially, we will update this Policy with at least 30 days' advance notice posted on this page.
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use, our data practices, or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. For material changes — such as the introduction of new cookie categories that require consent — we will provide notice through the cookie consent banner and, for registered platform users, by email. Continued use of the website after an updated Policy is posted constitutes acceptance of the changes.
For questions about this Cookie Policy or to exercise your cookie-related rights, contact us:
AuditPulsar, Inc.
200 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116
Email: hello@auditpulsar.com
Phone: +1 (617) 482-7136
For users in the European Economic Area, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you have concerns about our cookie practices.