Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Graphspan LLC ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our SBIRLY website and use our services. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

• Session Management: Keep you logged in during your session
• Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery attacks
• Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across our servers

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

• Usage Analytics: Track how users interact with our services
• Performance Monitoring: Identify areas for improvement
• Error Tracking: Help us fix technical issues

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

• Preferences: Remember your settings and preferences
• Language: Store your preferred language
• User Interface: Remember your dashboard customizations

2.4 Marketing Cookies

We may use marketing cookies with your explicit consent where required by law. These cookies may be used to show you relevant advertisements. We are not responsible for the practices of third-party advertising partners or their use of cookies. Any interactions with third-party advertisements are solely between you and those third parties.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on our website:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Stripe: For payment processing (essential for transactions)
• Content Delivery Networks: For faster content delivery

4. Cookie Duration

We use both session and persistent cookies:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

5. Managing Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:

• Delete all cookies from your device
• Block cookies from being set
• Allow cookies only from trusted sites
• Be notified each time a cookie is being sent

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data

5.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, we do not respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can still control cookies through your browser settings.

7. Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies and similar technologies through your device settings. Each mobile operating system provides different methods for managing these preferences.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date.

9. Legal Basis for Processing

Our legal basis for using cookies depends on the type:

• Essential Cookies: Legitimate interest in providing our services
• Analytics Cookies: Legitimate interest in improving our services
• Functional Cookies: Legitimate interest in enhancing user experience
• Marketing Cookies: Your consent (where required by law)

10. International Transfers

Information collected through cookies may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Limitations and Disclaimers

12. Contact Us

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