Introduction — What are cookies and why we use them

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (collectively “Cookies”) to improve your user experience, monitor site usage, ensure proper functioning, and — when you consent — provide analytics or personalised features.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) by your browser when you visit a site. They allow the site to “remember” your actions or preferences over time.

This Cookie Policy explains what types of cookies we use, for what purposes, how long they remain on your device, and how you can accept, reject or manage them.

Types of cookies we use

We may use the following categories of cookies on our website:

Note: Some cookies may be set by third-party services (e.g. analytics, social widgets) embedded on our site. We list below (or will provide via a consent-manager) the known third-party cookies and their purposes.

Third-party cookies / External services

When you visit our site, some cookies may be set by third-party providers (for example analytics providers, plugins, external widgets, CDNs, etc.). These cookies are not controlled by us — we recommend you consult the privacy / cookie policy of those third parties to know what data they collect and how they use it.

We will, to the extent possible, inform you of the identity of third-party providers, the categories of cookies they set, and their purposes (e.g. via a cookie audit table, consent management interface, or disclosure on the site).

Consent & how we obtain it

• On your first visit, we display a cookie-consent banner/notifier. Non-essential cookies (functional, performance, marketing) will only be placed or activated after you explicitly accept them (click “Accept” or equivalent). This consent is voluntary, specific, informed and unambiguous, in line with GDPR / ePrivacy requirements. 

• You have the right to decline non-essential cookies (“Reject” or equivalent), or to customise your preferences (e.g. accept analytics but reject marketing). 

• You can withdraw your consent at any time (e.g. via a “cookie-settings” interface, or by clearing cookies in your browser) — the process should be as easy as giving consent. 

• Refusing non-essential cookies will not prevent you from using the core functionality of the website (aside from features that strictly require those cookies — in which case we may inform you of potential limitations). 

Managing or disabling cookies

• Most browsers allow you to configure cookie preferences: you can accept, reject, or delete cookies either globally or on a per-site basis. For example: configure your browser to prompt you each time a cookie is sent, block cookies by default, or delete stored cookies. 

• You may also use our (if implemented) “cookie-preference center” / consent-management tool to modify your choices at any time.

• Be aware that disabling or deleting certain cookies (especially strictly necessary or functional ones) may degrade your experience on the site or prevent some features from working correctly.

Cookie retention periods

Each cookie has a fixed lifespan — some expire when you close your browser (session cookies), others remain stored for a defined period (e.g. a few days, weeks, months or more) depending on their function and third-party settings.

In our cookie audit table (or consent-management interface) we provide — when possible — the retention duration (e.g. session, 30 days, 1 year).

Legal basis & compliance with GDPR / ePrivacy

• Cookies strictly necessary for site functionality are allowed without prior consent, because they are required to deliver the service you requested. 

• Any cookie not strictly necessary requires your explicit, informed, and freely given consent before being set. 

• We maintain transparency and provide clear information about cookies, their purpose, and how to manage them — fulfilling obligations for transparency under GDPR / ePrivacy. 

Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time (e.g. when we add new functionalities, third-party services, or change how we use tracking). The “Last updated” date above will reflect the latest version. We encourage you to consult this page regularly.

If we make significant changes (e.g. new non-essential cookies), we will inform you and — if required — request fresh consent before using them.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, or want to exercise your rights (access, rectification, deletion, consent withdrawal, etc.), please contact us at:

support@dguard.ai