What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings.

Cookies can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you. They play an important role in making websites work efficiently and providing information to website owners.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
Analytics Cookies: Provide insights into website usage and performance
Security Cookies: Help protect against fraud and ensure secure browsing

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.

Session management and security
Authentication and login status
CSRF protection tokens
Load balancing and performance

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Page views and navigation patterns
Feature usage and interaction data
Error tracking and performance monitoring
User journey analysis

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
Language and regional settings
Scan history and favorites
User interface preferences

Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by third-party services that we use to enhance our website functionality.

Google Analytics for website analytics
Cloudflare for security and performance
Payment processors for secure transactions
Social media platforms for sharing features

Cookie Duration

Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser. Used for temporary session management.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.
Short-term (1-30 days): Analytics and performance tracking cookies.
Long-term (up to 1 year): Preferences and authentication cookies.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings
Cookie Consent: Use our cookie consent banner to manage preferences
Third-Party Opt-outs: Visit third-party websites to opt out of their cookies
Contact Us: Reach out if you need help managing your preferences

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and user experience.

Browser-Specific Instructions

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 → Cookies and site data

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 new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@sitesecurityscore.com

For more information about our privacy practices, please see our Privacy Policy.