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This Cookies Policy explains how Foundation 0 ('Company', 'we', 'us', or 'our') uses cookies, web beacons, telemetry scripts, and local storage variables on our website www.foundation0.co ('Site') and associated Citadel portals. We operate with a transparency-first model under the c15t Consent Framework. By accessing our Site, you acknowledge and agree to our processing of cookie data as described herein.

Cookies are small text files stored in your web browser directory or device memory when you visit a website. They allow the server to identify your session, optimize resource delivery, and maintain stable state settings across page navigations. Cookies can be 'session cookies' (temporary files deleted when you close your browser) or 'persistent cookies' (files stored until they expire or are manually cleared).

We classify our cookies into three specific performance tiers: - Essential Cookies: Strictly necessary for security protocols, user authentication, and layout stability. These cookies do not store personally identifiable data and cannot be turned off. - Performance & Analytics: Aggregates anonymous metrics (page visit counts, device orientation, latency logs, user paths) using privacy-friendly analytics tools. This helps us audit network speeds and optimize performance. - Marketing & Targeting: Leveraged to customize your strategic consulting offerings and provide relevant research updates. These scripts monitor engagement with our publications.

We implement the developer-first c15t Cookie Consent standard. This framework blocks all non-essential cookies and analytics scripts until explicit user consent is registered. Preferences are encrypted on the client browser in a cookie named 'f0_consent'. Toggling these options instantly dispatches 'natuvisio:consent-updated' and 'f0:consent-updated' custom events to coordinate browser scripts in real-time.

You have the absolute right to modify, revoke, or clear your consent selections at any time. You can manage your preferences directly through our on-site Consent Manager popup (which can be reopened by clicking 'Consent Preferences' in the footer), or by editing your browser settings to reject cookies entirely. Note that disabling essential cookies may degrade or prevent access to secure Citadel portals.