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Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 5, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Cybersecurityratings.com uses them, the types of cookies we deploy, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. For information about how we handle your personal data more broadly, please review our Privacy Policy.

Contents

1. What Are Cookies? 2. How We Use Cookies 3. Types of Cookies We Use 4. Third-Party Cookies 5. Managing Cookie Preferences 6. Updates to This Policy 7. Contact

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how visitors use their site.

A cookie typically contains the name of the domain it came from, the "lifetime" of the cookie (when it expires), and a randomly generated unique number or other value. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies); others remain on your device longer (persistent cookies).

Other Technologies: In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as pixel tags (also called web beacons or clear GIFs), local storage, and similar tracking tools for the purposes described in this policy.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Keep you signed in to your account and remember your preferences
  • Understand how you navigate and use our website to improve user experience
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns using analytics tools
  • Deliver relevant content and personalized experiences
  • Remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Support the security and integrity of our platform
  • Display targeted marketing (where you have consented)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Always Active

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, account access, session management, and load balancing. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the service would not work without them.

Examples:session_id, auth_token, csrf_token, consent_cookie
Lifetime:Session / 1 year

Functional Cookies

Optional

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preferences, saved searches, dashboard settings, and providing enhanced features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated.

Examples:language_pref, dashboard_layout, last_viewed_report
Lifetime:1 year

Analytics & Performance Cookies

Optional

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website — which pages are most visited, how visitors navigate the site, and whether visitors encounter errors. This data helps us understand site performance and identify areas for improvement. All information is anonymized and aggregated.

Examples:_ga, _gid, _gat, amplitude_id
Lifetime:Session / 2 years

Marketing Cookies

Optional

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements based on browsing behavior. They may be set by our advertising partners or built into our own marketing tools. These cookies require your explicit consent before being activated.

Examples:_fbp, ad_storage, fr, IDE
Lifetime:3 months / 1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

Google Analytics: Used to understand website usage and performance. Google Privacy Policy
Google Ads: Used for conversion tracking and targeted advertising. Google Privacy Policy
Meta Pixel: Used for advertising and conversion tracking on Facebook and Instagram. Meta Privacy Policy
YouTube: Embedded videos may set cookies when played. Google Privacy Policy
Intercom: Used for in-app messaging and customer support. Intercom Privacy Policy

We do not control third-party cookies. You should review the privacy policies of these third-party services to understand their cookie practices.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Preferences" in our website footer.

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block all cookies, delete existing cookies, or allow cookies from specific websites only. Note that blocking essential cookies will impair website functionality.

Chrome Cookie Settings
Firefox Cookie Settings
Safari Cookie Settings
Edge Cookie Settings

Opt-Out Links

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, regulatory changes, or improvements in our practices. Any material changes will be communicated via a notice on our website and an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

7. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Address: Denver, Colorado, USA