Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 15, 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Carrierintel ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit carrierintel.ai (the "Service"). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and the choices you have to control their use. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site owners. The term "cookies" in this policy also includes similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, pixels, tags, and browser fingerprinting where applicable.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Service to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, setting privacy preferences, or submitting forms. They include authentication tokens, session identifiers, CSRF protection tokens, and load-balancing identifiers. Without these cookies the Service cannot be delivered. Because they are essential, no consent is required under applicable law.

3.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the Service to remember choices you make (such as theme, region, or previously viewed carriers) and provide enhanced features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you disable these cookies, some functionality may be unavailable or reset on every visit.

3.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously or in pseudonymized form, such as pages visited, time spent, referring sources, approximate geographic region (derived from IP), device type, and broad aggregated usage patterns. We use this information to improve performance, surface broken flows, and prioritize new features. We may use providers such as Plausible, PostHog, Vercel Analytics, or similar privacy-respecting platforms. Where required by law, these cookies are only set after you have provided consent.

3.4 Security and Fraud Prevention

We use cookies and similar identifiers to detect abusive behavior such as scraping, credential stuffing, brute-force attempts, and other forms of automated misuse of the Service. These mechanisms protect both our users and the integrity of the public-records dataset we provide.

3.5 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third parties whose services appear on our pages, such as analytics providers, content delivery networks, or embedded content (e.g., maps, videos). These third parties may use cookies independently and are governed by their own privacy policies. We do not control these cookies and recommend you review the cookie policies of those third parties for further information.

4. Cookies We Do Not Use

We do not currently use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, cross-site behavioral tracking, or sell, rent, or share personal information collected through cookies with third-party advertisers. Should this change, we will update this Cookie Policy and request fresh consent where required by law.

5. Legal Basis for Setting Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are set based on our legitimate interest in providing a functioning Service that you have requested. Functional, analytics, and any other non-essential cookies are set based on your consent, in accordance with the EU ePrivacy Directive, the UK PECR, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and other applicable privacy frameworks.

6. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit the Service from a jurisdiction that requires consent, we display a cookie banner allowing you to accept, reject, or customize non-essential cookies. You may change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser storage for this site, which will cause the banner to reappear on your next visit.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies, or to be notified when a cookie is being set. Instructions for major browsers are available below:

• Google Chrome — Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox — Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Apple Safari — Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge — Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Please be aware that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the Service from functioning properly. You may also opt out of certain analytics tracking via industry-wide tools such as the browser-level "Global Privacy Control" (GPC) signal or "Do Not Track" header, which we honor where technically feasible.

7. Cookie Retention Periods

Cookies have differing lifespans. "Session" cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser. "Persistent" cookies remain stored on your device until they expire or you delete them. Most of the cookies used by the Service are session-scoped or expire within thirteen (13) months, which is the maximum lifespan recommended by European data protection authorities for consent-based cookies. We periodically review and reduce these retention periods where possible.

8. International Transfers

Information collected through cookies may be transferred to, processed in, and stored in jurisdictions outside your country of residence, including the United States. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses for these transfers, as described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our operations, or our use of cookies. When we make material changes we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where required, request renewed consent. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Carrierintel Privacy & Legal Desk
Email: info@carrierintel.ai