Cookie Policy
Transparent disclosure of web storage and session cookies • Last Updated: September 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how EPIC Public Accountants, Auditors & Chartered Secretaries uses cookies and similar client-side technologies on this portal.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small encrypted text files placed in your browser storage by websites you visit. They enable web applications to maintain stateful client sessions, safeguard against fraudulent form submissions, and recall client interface preferences.
2. Cookies Used on the EPIC Client Portal
| Cookie / Key Name | Category | Purpose & Usage | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session | Strictly Necessary | Maintains secure logged-in state and user privileges in the client and administration portals. Encrypted and HTTPOnly. | 8 Hours or Browser Session |
| csrf_token | Strictly Necessary (Security) | Protects users and forms against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks as required by OWASP security standards. | 8 Hours |
| epic_cookie_consent | Preferences | Stored in browser localStorage to record your consent preference so the cookie banner is not shown repeatedly. | 1 Year |
| epic_service_cart | Functionality | Stored in client browser localStorage to retain items added to the multi-service quotation configurator drawer. | Until Cleared |
3. Third-Party Tracking & Surveillance
We believe business clients should never be tracked across the internet. Therefore:
- We do not use Google Analytics or Meta Pixel.
- We do not partner with data brokers or ad retargeting platforms.
- Third-party CDNs used solely for typography (Google Fonts) and iconography (FontAwesome) do not set tracking cookies on your device.
4. Managing & Disabling Cookies
You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies or notify you when a cookie is set. However, because our session cookies are Strictly Necessary for authentication and CSRF security, blocking them will prevent logging into the client portal or submitting statutory forms.
You can reset your cookie consent choice on this portal at any time by clicking the button below: