Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2025
Our approach to cookies
Falcon uses only essential cookies. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or analytics cookies. We believe your browsing behaviour is your business.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small file placed on your device by a website. Cookies can be “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (stored for a set period).
Cookies we use
| Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| id_token | Authentication — stores your Cognito ID token so you stay logged in | HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite=Strict | 30 days |
| refresh_token | Authentication — used to obtain new tokens without re-logging in | HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite=Strict | 30 days |
| csrf_token | Security — protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks | Secure, SameSite=Strict | 30 days |
| oauth_state | Authentication — temporary CSRF protection during OAuth login flow | HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite=Lax | 10 minutes |
Local storage
We use your browser's localStorage to store one item:
- falcon_cookie_accepted: Stores that you have dismissed the cookie banner. This is not a cookie and is stored locally on your device only.
YouTube and trailers
When you watch a trailer on a title page, we embed the video from www.youtube-nocookie.com. This is a privacy-enhanced mode provided by YouTube (Google) that does not use cookies to track you unless you interact with the video. YouTube's own privacy policy applies to these embeds.
We use youtube-nocookie.com specifically to minimise data collection.
Third-party cookies
We do not load any third-party tracking scripts, analytics libraries, or advertising platforms. No cookies from Facebook, Google Analytics, Hotjar, or similar services are placed on your device when using Falcon.
Consent
Because we use only strictly necessary cookies (required for the service to function), we are not legally required to obtain your consent before setting them under PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations). However, we provide this policy so you can make an informed decision about using our service.
Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us at privacy@falconapp.co.uk.