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Cookie Policy

Effective Date: March 1, 2026  |  Last Updated: March 1, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how CyberGuards ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at cyberguards.ai. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website operators. Cookies can be "session" cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, session management, and accessibility preferences. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Website cannot function properly without them.

Cookie Purpose Duration
session_id Maintains your session state across page requests Session
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year
csrf_token Provides cross-site request forgery protection Session

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information. All data is aggregated and therefore anonymous. These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve site performance.

Cookie Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics — Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics 4 — Maintains session state 2 years
_gid Google Analytics — Distinguishes users for a 24-hour period 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics — Throttles request rate to limit data collection 1 minute

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, display settings, or form data. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.

Cookie Purpose Duration
theme_pref Stores your preferred color scheme (dark/light mode) 1 year
form_data Preserves partially completed form data to improve user experience Session

3. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of any page
  • Adjusting your browser settings as described in Section 5 below

Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the Website to function. Analytics and functional cookies are only activated after you provide consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the use of these cookies. The third-party providers and their respective privacy policies are:

These third parties may use cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies to collect or receive information from our Website and use that information to provide measurement services and target ads. You can opt out of the collection and use of information for ad targeting by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.

5. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Below are instructions for the most common browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website and limit your ability to use certain features. If you delete cookies, your consent preferences will be reset and you will need to provide consent again on your next visit.

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. We honor DNT signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a DNT browser mechanism is in place.

7. CCPA Opt-Out for California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have the right to opt out of the "sale" of your personal information, which under the CCPA may include certain cookie-based data sharing with third-party analytics providers.

To opt out:

For full details on your California privacy rights, please see our Privacy Policy.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to check this page periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: