Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow a website to recognize a user's device and remember information about their visit, such as their preferred language and other settings.

2. How We Use Cookies

SecurityByStrategy uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Ensure our website functions properly
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how our website is used
• Improve our services and user experience
• Provide personalized content
• Process payments securely

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:

• Session Cookies: Maintain your session while browsing
• Security Cookies: Protect against fraud and security threats
• Authentication Cookies: Keep you logged in to your account
• Load Balancing Cookies: Distribute website traffic efficiently

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization:

• Preference Cookies: Remember your language and region settings
• User Interface Cookies: Remember your display preferences
• Form Data Cookies: Remember information you've entered in forms

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

• Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and performance
• Performance Monitoring: Identifies technical issues and improvements
• User Behavior Analysis: Understands how users navigate our site

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements:

• Advertising Cookies: Show relevant ads based on your interests
• Social Media Cookies: Enable social media sharing and tracking
• Retargeting Cookies: Show ads to users who have visited our site

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set their own cookies:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site.

• Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
• Data Collected: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent
• Retention: Up to 26 months
• Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out

4.2 Stripe

We use Stripe for payment processing. Stripe may set cookies to ensure secure transactions.

• Purpose: Payment processing and fraud prevention
• Data Collected: Payment information, device fingerprinting
• Retention: As required by financial regulations

4.3 MailerLite

We use MailerLite for email marketing. MailerLite may set cookies to track email engagement.

• Purpose: Email marketing and communication
• Data Collected: Email engagement, preferences
• Retention: Until you unsubscribe

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period
• First-Party Cookies: Set by SecurityByStrategy
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

6.2 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences
• Change your settings at any time

6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality:

• Some features may not work properly
• You may need to re-enter information
• Personalized content may not be available
• Analytics data may be incomplete

7. Mobile Devices

Mobile devices may use different technologies similar to cookies:

• Local Storage: Stores data locally on your device
• Session Storage: Temporary storage for your session
• Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers for your device

You can manage these through your device settings or browser preferences.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending email notifications for significant changes
• Updating the "Last updated" date

9. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Know what cookies are being used
• Consent to or refuse non-essential cookies
• Withdraw your consent at any time
• Access information about cookies we use
• Request deletion of cookie data

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: