This Cookie Policy explains how NorthPine Tax & Accounting uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and marketplace.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1. About This Cookie Policy

Depending on the technologies NorthPine uses, this Policy may apply to:

  • NorthPineTax.com
  • app.NorthPineTax.com
  • Webflow-hosted pages
  • Sharetribe-hosted marketplace pages
  • Other NorthPine web properties

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on a user's device when they visit a website.

Cookies can help websites:

  • Function properly
  • Remember user preferences
  • Keep users logged in
  • Improve performance
  • Understand site usage
  • Support security

Other similar technologies may include pixels, local storage, tags, and software development kits.

3. Types of Cookies We May Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies support essential Platform functions, including:

  • User authentication
  • Account login
  • Session management
  • Security
  • Fraud prevention
  • Payment processing
  • User preferences necessary for Platform operation

These cookies may be required for NorthPine to function.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies may remember choices such as language, region, login preferences, and display settings to improve user experience.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies may help us understand:

  • Number of visitors
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Navigation patterns
  • Website performance

NorthPine may use analytics providers such as [Google Analytics / Webflow Analytics / Other Provider].

Advertising or Marketing Cookies

If NorthPine uses advertising services, these technologies may help measure advertising effectiveness, understand referral sources, deliver relevant advertising, and limit repetitive advertising.

Potential providers may include Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, or other advertising platforms.

4. First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by NorthPine's website or marketplace and may be used for authentication, user sessions, Platform functionality, preferences, and security.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Third-party services integrated into NorthPine may set their own cookies, including:

  • Sharetribe
  • Webflow
  • Stripe
  • Analytics providers
  • Customer-support tools
  • Marketing platforms

These third parties may have their own privacy and cookie policies.

6. Payment Technology

Third-party payment processors may use cookies or similar technologies to process transactions, authenticate users, detect fraud, and maintain payment security.

NorthPine does not control all third-party cookies used by payment providers.

7. Marketplace Technology

NorthPine uses marketplace technology that may require cookies for:

  • Account sessions
  • Login
  • Messaging
  • Listings
  • Transactions
  • Platform security

Some cookies may be essential for these functions.

8. Cookie Consent

Where required by applicable law, NorthPine may display a cookie banner allowing users to accept cookies, reject optional cookies, or manage cookie preferences.

Strictly necessary cookies may remain active because they are required for essential functionality.

9. Managing Cookies

Users may manage cookies through NorthPine's cookie settings, browser settings, or device settings.

Blocking cookies may affect login, marketplace functionality, user preferences, and certain Platform features.

10. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

If NorthPine becomes subject to state privacy laws that require opt-out rights, eligible users may be provided mechanisms to opt out of certain sales or sharing of personal information.

California consumers may have rights to opt out of certain sales or sharing under the CCPA, where applicable.

11. Global Privacy Control and Opt-Out Signals

Where required by applicable law, NorthPine may recognize legally required opt-out preference signals.

12. Data Collected Through Cookies

Information collected may include:

  • IP address
  • Device information
  • Browser information
  • Pages visited
  • Referral source
  • Session information
  • Interaction data

The specific information depends on the technologies used.

13. Cookie Retention

Cookies may be session cookies, which expire when the browser closes, or persistent cookies, which remain for a specified period. Retention periods vary by provider.

14. Changes to This Cookie Policy

NorthPine may update this Cookie Policy as technology or legal requirements change. The "Last Updated" date will reflect the latest revision.

15. Contact

Questions about cookies may be directed to:

NorthPine Tax & Accounting Email: rkreider@northpinetax.com Phone: 814-396-2151