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FONT AWESOME COOKIE POLICY (DRAFT)

Classification Level

Publicly available

Review Information

Mandatory Review Period

Yearly

Date of Last Review

November 21, 2022

Introduction

A cookie policy helps users identity what information we collect in cookie form while also providing guidance on how and when it is acceptable for developers to add or modify cookies plus any specific steps required before rolling out cookie changes.

Goal Statement

The cookie policy should specify how we address cookie related issues specifically. All technical aspects should be governed by other the appropriate policies such as the privacy policy or change management policy (as it may apply practically). This policy should also clearly layout what cookies we use and why.

Background Statement

We, at Fonticons, Inc., know our culture and general attitude toward privacy concerns, etc. It is entirely reasonable for others planning to use our technology to desire to understand our goals and commitments around security and privacy. Cookie related questions have become common enough that it is appropriate to address specifics with an official policy.

Definitions

Terms

  • The word "we" shall mean Fonticons, Inc., all Fonticons, Inc. employees and any individuals contracting with Fonticons, Inc. to complete work.
  • Cookie shall mean a text file placed on you computer by our website. They have many purposes, mostly to allow for more advanced functionality that would not other be possible via a static webpage. Some of these are absolutely necessary to provide a safe and functional experience.

Policy

  1. This policy applies to all employees.
  2. Cookies are collected for the purpose of:
    1. Providing a consistant experience across the website by managing state between pages
    2. Securing the site from bots and other unauthorized individuals
    3. Determining and analyzing user traffic on the site
    4. Allowing for secure payment schemes
    5. Providing necessary functionality, such as icon search
    6. Providing additional functionality, such as video
    7. Providing features necessary to advertisers for free users
  3. Specific information about all cookies used on Font Awesome must be maintained and made generally available to anyone interested in the information.

Procedures

  1. An employee that detects any violation of this policy must report the issue to their supervisor, the head of development, the head of design, the head of security, or the CTO.
  2. Intentionally or maliciously violating this policy is a serious offense and grounds for termination of employment.
  3. Any questions, concerns, or clarifications should be directed to the head of security or privacy@fontawesome.com