Our Cookie Policy
At Fast Testers, we believe in complete transparency about how we collect and use your data. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
Last Updated: March 4, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Fast Testers ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. We are committed to being transparent about our use of cookies and ensuring you have the information and control you need to manage your privacy preferences.
Table of Contents
1. 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 work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to the website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (which are deleted when you close your browser). They can also be "first-party" cookies (set by us) or "third-party" cookies (set by trusted partners).
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage, which function in comparable ways to cookies. This policy covers all of these technologies collectively as "cookies."
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important reasons. Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website, while others help us improve your experience and understand how our services are being used. Specifically, we use cookies to:
- Authenticate your session and keep you logged in securely
- Remember your preferences, such as language and display settings
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns to improve our services
- Protect against fraud and spam using security tools like reCAPTCHA
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Always RequiredThese cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as authentication, security, and session management. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including which pages are visited most often and how users navigate between pages. We use this information solely to improve our website and services. All analytics data is anonymized and aggregated.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They remember your choices and preferences (such as language settings) to provide a more tailored experience. Functional cookies are optional and can be disabled without affecting core website functionality.
Marketing Cookies
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies on our website. We respect your privacy and do not engage in cross-site tracking, retargeting, or personalized advertising. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and obtain your consent before deploying any marketing cookies.
Detailed Cookie Information
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ft-session | Essential | Maintains your logged-in session state | Session |
| ft-csrf | Essential | Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks | Session |
| ft-cookies-accepted | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
| ft-lang | Functional | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years |
| recaptcha-* | Functional | Google reCAPTCHA — spam and fraud prevention | Session |
| stripe-* | Essential | Stripe — secure payment processing | Session |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by trusted third-party services that help us operate, secure, and improve our platform. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized data about website traffic and usage patterns. This helps us identify which content is most useful to our users and improve our services accordingly.
Google Privacy PolicyGoogle reCAPTCHA
We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our website from spam, abuse, and fraudulent activity. reCAPTCHA sets cookies to distinguish human users from automated bots. This helps ensure the security and integrity of our forms and submission processes.
Google Privacy PolicyStripe
We use Stripe for secure payment processing. Stripe may set cookies necessary for fraud detection and payment security. These cookies are essential for processing transactions and protecting your financial information. We do not store your credit card details on our servers.
Stripe Privacy Policy5. Managing Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features, such as logging in, submitting apps, and processing payments, may not work properly without essential cookies.
6. Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your preference is stored and will be remembered for future visits.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site, which will trigger the consent banner again, or by adjusting your browser settings as described above.
Your Rights Under GDPR
- Right to access — You can request information about the cookies we use and the data they collect
- Right to withdraw consent — You can withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time
- Right to data portability — You can request your data in a structured, commonly used format
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. If significant changes are made, we will provide a more prominent notice, such as displaying an updated consent banner on your next visit.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or wish to exercise your data rights, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently.
contact@fasttesters.com