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Last updated December 15, 2024. This policy explains how NET4NINJA uses cookies and similar technologies on its website and how you control them.
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Strictly necessary
Needed for the website to work and stay secure.
Examples: Session management, Security tokens, Load balancing
Help us understand how visitors use the website.
Examples: Google Analytics, Performance monitoring, Error tracking
Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaigns.
Examples: Ad targeting, Campaign tracking, Social media pixels
Remember your choices and personalize your experience.
Examples: Theme selection, Language preference, Region settings
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files 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.
NET4NINJA uses cookies and similar technologies to run the site, analyze its performance, and provide personalized content. As a cybersecurity company, we apply additional security measures to protect cookie data and prevent unauthorized access.
Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary (required)
Needed for the website to work and stay secure.
Examples: Session management, Security tokens, Load balancing
Analytics
Help us understand how visitors use the website.
Examples: Google Analytics, Performance monitoring, Error tracking
Marketing
Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaigns.
Examples: Ad targeting, Campaign tracking, Social media pixels
Preferences
Remember your choices and personalize your experience.
Examples: Theme selection, Language preference, Region settings
Cookie details
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Expires | Domain | Essential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics: user identification | Analytics | 2 years | .net4ninja.com | No |
| _gid | Google Analytics: session identification | Analytics | 24 hours | .net4ninja.com | No |
| session_id | Session management and security | Necessary | Session | net4ninja.com | Yes |
| csrf_token | Cross-site request forgery protection | Necessary | Session | net4ninja.com | Yes |
| theme_preference | Remember dark or light mode selection | Preferences | 1 year | net4ninja.com | No |
| consent_preferences | Store cookie consent choices | Necessary | 1 year | net4ninja.com | Yes |
Third-party cookies
We may use third-party services that set cookies on your device. These services help us analyze website usage and improve our services.
Google Analytics
- Provider: Google LLC
- Purpose: website analytics and performance monitoring
- Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- Opt out: Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
Security monitoring
- Provider: NET4NINJA proprietary systems
- Purpose: threat detection and security monitoring
- Data: IP addresses, access patterns, security events
- Retention: 7 years, for security compliance
Cookie security
Security measures
- All cookies are sent over HTTPS
- Sensitive cookies are marked HttpOnly
- SameSite attributes prevent CSRF attacks
- Regular security audits of cookie implementations
- Encryption of cookie data where applicable
Data protection
- Minimal data collection
- Regular cookie cleanup and rotation
- Access logging for all cookie operations
- Compliance with GDPR and CCPA requirements
Managing your cookies
Browser controls
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Cookie consent
- Use the preference controls at the top of this page
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Control each cookie category separately
- Clear your cookie history through your browser settings
Legal basis for processing
GDPR
- Necessary cookies: legitimate interest in website functionality
- Analytics cookies: consent, for performance monitoring
- Marketing cookies: consent, for personalized advertising
- Preference cookies: consent, for a personalized experience
CCPA
- Disclosure of the categories of personal information collected
- Right to opt out of the sale of personal information
- Right to delete personal information
- Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
Cookie retention
Retention periods
- Session cookies: deleted when the browser is closed
- Persistent cookies: expire after their set duration
- Analytics cookies: at most 26 months
- Security cookies: 7 years, for compliance
- Preference cookies: 1 year, or until changed
Data deletion
- Automatic deletion on expiration
- Manual deletion through browser settings
- Secure deletion of cookie data
- Verification that deletion is complete
Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Displaying a notification banner
- Sending email notifications to registered users
- Updating the “Last updated” date
Contact us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, contact the NET4NINJA Privacy Team:
- Privacy: [email protected]
- General contact: [email protected]
- Cookie questions: [email protected]
This policy sits alongside our Privacy Policy, which covers everything else we collect.
The Privacy Policy explains what we collect and why, and the Terms of Service set out how we work with clients.