Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2023

This Cookie Policy is part of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Agreement.  Before using the Site or any Service, please read the Terms of Use Agreement and Privacy Policy together with this Cookie Policy to understand the terms and conditions that govern your use of the Site or any Service. There is a link to this Cookie Policy at the bottom of each page of the Diligence File website.

  1. Overview 

Policy – This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them and how you can control or opt out of the use of cookies on our Site or with our Services. 

Definitions – As used in this Cookie Policy “KFP”, “us”, “we”, or “our”, refers to KFP and “you”, or “yours” refers to you as the user or viewer of any Service or Services.  Capitalized terms not defined in this Cookie Policy have the meaning set forth in the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Agreement.

  1. What is a Cookie 

Cookies are small bits of data that are downloaded to your device when you visit the Site. Cookies reside in your browser and allow us to provide you with a more easily navigable website, recognize that you are a returning visitor and enable us to gather information about your use of the Site and depending on the Service, provide the Service. 

There are session cookies which means that they are in use while you are on the Site or using a Service but expire once you leave the Site or Service and close the browser. There are also persistent cookies” that are stored on your browser for a period of time after you leave our Site. Persistent cookies expire on a set expiration date, or when they are deleted manually.

Cookies do allow us to recognize your device. You can find more information about cookies on this website, which is unaffiliated with us: https://www.allaboutcookies.org/

  1. Use of Cookies 

How we use different types of cookies:

Function – we use cookies for the effective functioning of the Site and Services.  These cookies allow you to navigate the Site and use its services and features. Without these cookies, our site will not run smoothly; in fact, our site (or certain services or features) might not even be available to you simply because of technical limitations.

Experience – we use cookies to improve your experience on the Site and with any Service. 

Analysis – We use cookies to understand your use of the Site and Services.  We use Google Analytics, a third-party tool that compiles and reports on activity, collects demographic data, analyzes performance metrics, and collects and evaluate other information relating to the Site, Services and mobile and Internet usage. 

  • We use the information we get from Google Analytics only to improve the Site. We do not combine the information collected through the use of Google Analytics with personally identifiable information.  
  • Although Google Analytics plants a persistent cookie on your web browser to identify you as a unique user the next time you visit the Site, the cookie cannot be used by anyone but Google. Google’s ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to the Site is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Use and the Google Privacy Policy

Targeting – we don’t use targeting cookies because currently, we do not have advertising on this site and we do not advertise on third party sites, therefore we do not use targeting cookies to deliver targeted advertising and have no third-party advertising partners. 

4. Your Choices 

Manage Cookies – You may manage, refuse or clear cookies (after a visit to the Site) based on your cookie preferences which are set in your browser. To learn more about how to manage cookies please visit the support website specific to your browser. These are links to popular browsers: 

Google Chrome

Microsoft Edge

Mozilla Firefox

Microsoft Internet Explorer

Opera

Apple Safari

Not Accept Cookies – You do not have to accept cookies that relate to your use of the Site. However, if you do not accept or delete our cookies, some areas of the Site or some Services may take more time to work or may not function properly. If you are using a mobile phone also check your settings and operating system information to determine if and how you can manage cookie preferences. 

Not Use the Site or Services – If for any reason you do not accept the terms of this Cookie Policy your only resource is to make the choice to discontinue using the Site or any Service. If you continue to use the Site or any Service that use will signify your consent to these terms (see Section 6, below). 

  1. Third Party Sites and Platforms 

Throughout our Site (and in some Services) we link or make reference to other websites and to social media platforms. You should review the privacy and cookie polices of these websites and social media platforms to determine the type and extent of use of cookies or tracking devices used by these websites and platforms. We have no control over their policies and use of cookies or trackers. 

  1. Agreement with our Use of Cookies 

By continuing to use the Site, you acknowledge that you have read the terms of this Cookie Policy and that you agree with and consent to our use of cookies as set out above. If you do not agree, please discontinue using the Site and Services. 

  1. Changes to Cookie Policy

Please check this Cookie Policy on an ongoing basis as we reserve the right to change this Cookie Policy in our sole and absolute discretion at any time and without notice to you. Changes to this Cookie Policy are effective immediately when posted. The date of the last revision will be indicated by the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.  Your continued use of the Site or a Service after any such changes constitutes your agreement to continue to comply with and be bound by this Cookie Policy, as changed.