Cookie Policy
Last modified 2026-10-13
Our Privacy Policy explains our principles when it comes to the collection, processing, and storage of your information. This policy specifically explains how we, our partners, and users of our services deploy cookies, as well as the options you have to control them.
Cookies are small pieces of data, stored in text files, that are stored on your computer or other device when websites are loaded in a browser. They are widely used to "remember" you and your preferences, either for a single visit (through a "session cookie") or for multiple repeat visits (using a "persistent cookie"). They ensure a consistent and efficient experience for visitors, and perform essential functions such as allowing users to register and remain logged in. Cookies may be set by the site that you are visiting (known as "first party cookies"), or by third parties, such as those who serve content or provide advertising or analytics services on the website ("third party cookies"). Both websites and HTML emails may also contain other tracking technologies such as "web beacons" or "pixels." These are typically small transparent images that provide us with statistics, for similar purposes as cookies. They are often used in conjunction with cookies, though they are not stored on your computer in the same way. As a result, if you disable cookies, web beacons may still load, but their functionality will be restricted.
Websites can also store data in your browser’s "local storage" (kept until it’s removed) or "session storage" (removed when you close the browser tab). This policy covers those too, and we list the entries we use below.
We use cookies to allow registered users to authenticate and perform account-related functions. Many of the cookies we use are only set if you are a registered forecastbee.com user (so you don’t have to log in every time, for example), while others are set whenever you visit one of our websites, irrespective of whether you have an account. For more information on the choices you have about the cookies we use, please see the Controlling Cookies section below.
We set cookies in a number of different locations across our services. These include:
- On our websites (forecastbee.com).
- In the signed-in parts of our Services.
- On the Microsoft sign-in pages we use for creating accounts and signing in (cookies set by Microsoft).
- In the checkout and the billing portal (cookies set by Chargebee and Stripe).
The table below explains the types of cookies we use on our websites and why we use them.
| Category of cookies | Why we use these cookies |
|---|---|
| Required | These cookies and browser storage entries are essential for our websites and services to perform basic functions. They allow registered users to sign in and perform account-related functions, remember the workspace you selected, complete a team invitation, and buy or manage a subscription. Sign-in is provided by Microsoft Entra External ID, which also uses cookies on its sign-in pages to keep you signed in and to protect your account. |
| Payments | When you open the checkout or the billing portal, our billing provider Chargebee and our payment processor Stripe set cookies needed to complete the payment and to prevent fraud. |
| Statistics, Analytics and Performance | Not used. LMP Consulting does not currently use analytics cookies. Should we add them, they will only be set with your consent through our cookie banner. |
| Advertising | Not applicable. LMP Consulting does not use ads on our websites. |
Below are examples of the cookies set by LMP Consulting, with explanations of their purpose. Some of these cookies are set across our whole network, whereas some are specific to individual services (e.g. forecastbee.com, etc). Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, but rather aims to be representative.
| Cookie or browser storage | Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| msal.* (local storage) | Set by the Microsoft sign-in library (MSAL). Holds your sign-in session and account details so you stay signed in, also across browser tabs. | Until you sign out |
| msal.* (cookies) | Temporary sign-in state while you are redirected to Microsoft to sign in and back. | Session (removed after sign-in) |
| forecastbee.activeOrganizationId (local storage) | Remembers which workspace (team or individual plan) you selected, if you belong to more than one. Contains an identifier only. | Until you sign out |
| forecastbee.inviteToken (session storage) | Holds the code from a team invitation link while you sign in to accept it. | Until the invitation is accepted or the browser tab is closed |
| Microsoft sign-in cookies (on the ciamlogin.com sign-in pages) | Set by Microsoft Entra External ID to keep you signed in and to protect sign-in. | Set by Microsoft |
| Chargebee cookies (checkout and billing portal) | Set by Chargebee when you open the checkout or the billing portal, to keep the checkout or portal session working. | Set by Chargebee |
| __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid | Set by Stripe when a payment form loads, for fraud prevention. | 1 year (__stripe_mid), 30 minutes (__stripe_sid) |
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| CookieConsent | Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain. | 1 year |
Please note that this section is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather aims to be representative. The names of cookies set by Microsoft, Chargebee and Stripe are decided by them and can change; the Cookie Declaration below lists the cookies our consent tool currently finds on our website.
Visitors may wish to restrict the use of cookies or completely prevent them from being set. Most browsers provide for ways to control cookie behavior such as the length of time they are stored – either through built-in functionality or by utilizing third party plugins. If you disable cookies, please be aware that some of the features of our service may not function correctly. To find out more on how to manage and delete cookies, visit aboutcookies.org. For more details on your choices regarding use of your web browsing activity for interest-based advertising visit youronlinechoices.eu (EU based) or optout.aboutads.info (US based).
On a mobile device, you may also be able to adjust your settings to limit tracking.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, you can find the most relevant contact details in our Privacy Policy.
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