How we use cookies and similar technologies
This Cookie Policy explains how Shieldz ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and services to recognize you when you visit. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Shieldz) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).
We use cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our website and services to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our website and services. Third parties may also serve cookies through our website for advertising, analytics, and other purposes.
The specific types of first and third-party cookies served through our website and services and the purposes they perform are described below.
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and services and to use some of their features, such as access to secure areas. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website and services, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our website and services function.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| session | Shieldz | Used to maintain your session state and authenticate you across pages | Session |
| csrf_token | Shieldz | Helps protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks | Session |
| auth_token | Shieldz | Keeps you logged in to the system | 30 days |
These cookies are used to enhance the performance and functionality of our website and services but are non-essential to their use. However, without these cookies, certain functionality may become unavailable.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| preferences | Shieldz | Remembers user preferences such as language, theme, and dashboard layout | 1 year |
| recent_products | Shieldz | Tracks recently viewed products for quicker access | 30 days |
These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website and services are being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users for analytics purposes | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users for analytics purposes | 24 hours |
| user_journey | Shieldz | Tracks user navigation patterns to improve usability | 90 days |
Cookies are not the only way to recognize or track visitors to a website. We may use other, similar technologies from time to time, like web beacons (sometimes called "tracking pixels" or "clear gifs"). These are tiny graphics files that contain a unique identifier that enables us to recognize when someone has visited our website or opened an email that we have sent them. This allows us, for example, to monitor the traffic patterns of users from one page within our website to another, to deliver or communicate with cookies, to understand whether you have come to our website from an online advertisement displayed on a third-party website, to improve site performance, and to measure the success of email marketing campaigns. In many instances, these technologies are reliant on cookies to function properly, and so declining cookies will impair their functioning.
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by following the instructions provided below:
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Generally, you can also manage similar technologies in the same way that you manage cookies using your browser's preferences.
Please note that if you choose to block cookies, you may not be able to sign in or use other features of our website and services, and some preferences may be lost. If you delete cookies, you will need to reset your preferences.
We offer a cookie preference manager accessible from the footer of our website, which enables you to selectively accept different types of cookies.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Given that there is not yet a common understanding of how to interpret these signals, our website and services do not currently respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy and notify you through a service notification or other reasonable means. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised Policy.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please contact us at: