1. Introduction
Cookies help websites work properly, stay secure, remember preferences, measure performance and improve user experience.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
3. Why CyGhost Uses Cookies
CyGhost may use cookies to:
- Keep the website working
- Protect the website from abuse
- Remember user preferences
- Improve website speed and performance
- Understand website usage
- Measure marketing effectiveness
- Maintain secure sessions
- Support login and authentication features
- Detect suspicious activity
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are required for the website or platform to function.
- Security
- Session management
- Login
- Load balancing
- Cookie consent storage
- Fraud and abuse prevention
These cookies cannot usually be disabled through the website because the service may not work without them.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies remember choices and preferences.
- Language preferences
- Theme preferences
- Saved settings
- Form state
- User interface preferences
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help CyGhost understand how visitors use the website.
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Browser type
- Device type
- General location based on IP address
- Traffic source
- Performance issues
CyGhost aims to use analytics in a privacy-friendly way where possible.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies may be used to measure campaign performance or improve communications.
These cookies are only used where applicable and where valid consent has been obtained.
5. Consent
CyGhost does not require consent for cookies that are strictly necessary.
For non-essential cookies, such as analytics or marketing cookies, CyGhost will request consent where required by law.
You may withdraw or change your consent at any time through the cookie settings available on the website, where provided.
6. Current Cookie Table
CyGhost will maintain a cookie table based on the actual tools used on the website.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Consent Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential security cookies | Website security and abuse prevention | Session to 12 months | No |
| Session cookies | Login and session management | Session | No |
| Preference cookies | Remember language, theme or settings | Up to 12 months | Usually no, depending on use |
| Analytics cookies | Website usage and performance measurement | Up to 24 months | Yes, unless legally exempt |
| Marketing cookies | Campaign measurement and advertising support | Up to 24 months | Yes |
CyGhost updates this table when cookie names, providers or retention periods change on the live website.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by trusted third-party providers.
These may include providers for:
- Hosting
- Security
- Analytics
- Forms
- Payments
- Embedded content
- Marketing tools
Third-party providers may process data according to their own privacy and cookie policies.
CyGhost only uses third-party tools where there is a business, security or operational reason.
8. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to:
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies
- Limit tracking
- Disable third-party cookies
- Receive alerts before cookies are stored
- Clear cookies when closing the browser
Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
9. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" signals.
There is no universal standard for responding to these signals. CyGhost may not respond to all "Do Not Track" signals unless legally required.
10. Cookies in CyGhost Platforms
If CyGhost provides customer platforms, dashboards, portals or SaaS services, cookies may be required for:
- Authentication
- Security
- Tenant separation
- Session management
- Admin actions
- Audit logging
- Platform preferences
These cookies are necessary for secure platform operation.
11. Updates to This Policy
CyGhost may update this Cookie Policy when:
- Website features change
- New tools are added
- Cookies change
- Legal requirements change
- Security or analytics providers change
The latest version will be published on this page.
12. Contact
For cookie or privacy questions: