Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 7 November 2024
Last Updated: 7 November 2024

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how Workflow Science Limited (trading as GoAutomate) of 29 Wood Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6JG, United Kingdom ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies.

It applies to our websites and online services, comprising:

Together, these are referred to in this policy as the "Sites".

This policy also applies to our applications (the "Applications").

It explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how they help improve your experience.

This Cookies Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, our Website Terms of Use and, if you are a user of one of our Applications, our Terms of Service.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website or use a web application. They are widely used to make websites and web applications work more efficiently and provide information to the website and application owners. Cookies enhance your browsing experience by:

  • Remembering your preferences;
  • Ensuring secure areas of the website or application function properly; and
  • Collecting statistical information about how you use the website or application.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with access to and the full functionality of the Sites or Applications. They support core features such as authentication, session management, security, and load balancing. Without these cookies, the Sites or Applications will not function correctly.

Examples include:

  • Session cookies for managing user sessions.
  • Authentication cookies that identify logged-in forum users.
  • Security cookies that prevent fraudulent use of login credentials.

3.2 Functional Cookies

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

Examples include:

  • Cookies that remember your preferences (e.g., language selection, region, display settings).
  • Cookies that remember information you have filled in forms.
  • Cookies that remember your login status.
  • Cookies that track unread posts and discussions.

3.3 Analytics Cookies (Sites)

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our Sites by collecting anonymised usage data. This includes metrics such as page visits and feature usage. These cookies help us understand how people use our Sites so we can make them better for everyone.

Examples include:

  • Cookies to record how many users visited, which pages they viewed, and how long they stayed.
  • Cookies to see if the same person visits multiple times in a day.

3.4 Analytics Cookies (Applications)

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our Applications by collecting usage data. This includes metrics such as page visits, feature usage, and system performance. These cookies are essential for us to support, maintain, optimise, and improve the reliability, usability, and functionality of our Applications and our service to you generally. As such, they cannot be disabled.

By accessing and using one of our Applications, you consent to the placement and use of Analytics Cookies as a condition of use. Due to the operational and analytical necessity of these cookies, users of our Applications cannot disable them. If you do not consent to the use of these cookies, you should refrain from using our Applications.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties on our behalf. These third parties may include analytics providers, social media platforms, and advertising networks. We have limited control over these third-party cookies.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies on our Sites and Applications may be session cookies or persistent cookies:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser or application
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device until they expire or you delete them from your cache

6. Managing Cookies

This section applies only to our Sites (Website, Community Forum, and Documentation), not to our Applications.

When you use one of our Applications, you agree to the use of Analytics Cookies as a condition of using the service. These cookies are essential for the Application to function properly and for performance analysis and support. For this reason, they cannot be turned off. If you do not agree to the use of these cookies, please do not use our Applications.

When you first visit any of our Sites, you'll be prompted to choose your cookie settings. Your selection will apply to all of our Sites: the Website, Community Forum, and Documentation.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link at the bottom of the goautomate.io website.

You can also manage cookies by:

  • Clearing cookies in your browser to remove saved settings and reset your consent.
  • Using browser features like "Do Not Track" or "private/incognito mode" to limit cookie use.
  • Installing browser extensions or third-party tools that help block or manage cookies.

Note: Blocking all cookies, including essential ones, may prevent parts of our Sites from working properly or limit certain features.

To learn more about cookies, including how to view, manage, and delete them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

7. Specific Use of Cookies

7.1 Website Cookies

These are the cookies we use on our Website that help us understand how visitors interact with our pages. They allow us to improve site performance, remember user preferences, and provide a better browsing experience.

Essential Cookies

Name

Service

Description

Expires

__goa_cookie_prefs_set

GoAutomate

This cookie records whether you have selected your cookie preferences.

After 1 year

wfsAuthnz

GoAutomate

This cookie is used to store a secure access token when you use one of our contact forms. It does not store any personal information.

Session

wfsLoc

GoAutomate

This cookie contains an ID that helps direct your request to the right place when you use one of our contact forms.

After 7 days

wfsCono

GoAutomate

This cookie contains an ID that helps us handle your request more efficiently when you use one of our contact forms.

After 7 days

wfsSequence

GoAutomate

This cookie contains an ID that helps make sure you follow the correct steps when using one of our multi-page contact forms. If your browser closes by accident, it also lets you pick up where you left off.

After 7 days


Functional Cookies

None

Analytics Cookies

Name

Service

Description

Expires

__goa_jtn_id

GoAutomate

This cookie contains an anonymous ID that doesn't identify you personally. It helps us know when you visit and which pages you view.

After 13 months


7.2 Community Forum Cookies

These are the cookies we use on our Community Forum that support user login, remember session settings, and help us moderate content. They also track forum activity to improve user engagement and support.

Essential Cookies

Name

Service

Description

Expires

__goa_cookie_prefs_set

GoAutomate

This cookie records whether you have selected your cookie preferences.

After 1 year

c_access_token

GoAutomate

This cookie stores a security token used to keep you logged in to the community forum.

After 1 week

c_refresh_token

GoAutomate

This cookie stores a token used to refresh your login session on the community forum.

After 1 year

tribe_spid.{id}

GoAutomate

This cookie stores an anonymous user ID after you log in to the community forum.

After 1 year

Tribe_spses.{id}

GoAutomate

This cookie stores a session ID after you log in to the community forum.

After 1 hour


Functional Cookies

None

Analytics Cookies

Name

Service

Description

Expires

__goa_jtn_id

GoAutomate

This cookie contains an anonymous ID that doesn't identify you personally. It helps us know when you visit and which pages you view.

After 13 months


7.3 Documentation Cookies

These are the cookies we use on our Documentation site that remember your language and viewing preferences. They also help us analyse which content is most helpful so we can keep improving our guides.

Essential Cookies

Name

Service

Description

Expires

__goa_cookie_prefs_set

GoAutomate

This cookie records whether you have selected your cookie preferences.

After 1 year


Functional Cookies

None

Analytics Cookies

Name

Service

Description

Expires

__goa_jtn_id

GoAutomate

This cookie contains an anonymous ID that doesn't identify you personally. It helps us know when you visit and which pages you view.

After 13 months


7.4 Application Cookies

These are the cookies that we use in our Application that are essential for us to provide a robust and reliable user experience. They support secure login, maintain session activity, and ensure that key features of the application function properly.

Essential Cookies

Name

Service

Description

Expires

{app}_{eid}_preview_form_inputs_{iid}

GoAutomate

Contains user data entered when previewing and testing forms

No expiration

{app}_{eid}_inbox_search

GoAutomate

Contains search data entered in Inbox / Search

No expiration

{app}_{eid}_automation_new_ search

GoAutomate

Contains search data entered in Manage / Automations / New / Search

No expiration

{app}_{eid}_run_search

GoAutomate

Contains search data entered in Run / Search

No expiration

{app}_{eid}_

GoAutomate

Contains user preferences relating to use of the App

No expiration


Functional Cookies

None

Analytics Cookies

Name

Service

Description

Expires

__goa_jtn_id

GoAutomate

Contains an anonymous user id

After 13 months

__goa_jtn_uid

GoAutomate

Contains the actual user id

After 13 months

__goa_jtn_usr

GoAutomate

Contains the actual user traits

After 13 months


8. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us via goautomate.io/contact/policy.