1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
Why We Use Cookies
CyberSec LaunchPad™ uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Ensure our website functions properly and securely
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Improve user experience and website performance
- Prevent spam and fraudulent activity
Types of Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies including:
- Web Beacons: Tiny graphics (also called pixel tags) used in emails and web pages
- Local Storage: Browser storage used to save user preferences
- Session Storage: Temporary storage that expires when you close your browser
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies for different purposes. Below is a detailed breakdown of each category:
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.
Examples:
- CAPTCHA Tokens (Cloudflare Turnstile): Verify that form submissions are from real users, not bots
- Session Cookies: Maintain your session state during your visit
- Security Cookies: Enable security features like authentication and rate limiting
- Download Tokens: Authenticate resource download requests
Duration: Session (expires when browser closes) or up to 7 days
Can be disabled? No - website will not function properly
Analytics Cookies (Performance)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
Examples:
- Vercel Analytics: Tracks page views, user paths, and performance metrics
- Rybbit Analytics: Custom analytics for tracking user engagement
- Download Analytics: Tracks resource download counts and popularity
- Geolocation Data: Aggregates visitor demographics by region
Duration: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled? Yes - through browser settings
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples:
- Theme Preferences: Remember if you prefer dark or light mode
- Language Preferences: Store your preferred language
- Form Data: Remember information you've entered in forms
- Cal.com Integration: Remember your scheduling preferences
Duration: Up to 1 year
Can be disabled? Yes - but may affect functionality
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use. We have carefully selected these partners and require them to comply with data protection laws.
Third-Party Services
Cloudflare
Purpose: CAPTCHA verification and security
Cookies Set: cf_clearance, __cf_bm
Duration: Session to 30 days
Privacy Policy: Cloudflare Privacy Policy
Vercel
Purpose: Website hosting and analytics
Cookies Set: __vercel_analytics_id
Duration: Up to 2 years
Privacy Policy: Vercel Privacy Policy
Cal.com
Purpose: Meeting scheduling functionality
Cookies Set: Various session cookies
Duration: Session
Privacy Policy: Cal.com Privacy Policy
Note: We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these services for more information.
4. How We Use Cookies
Here's a detailed breakdown of how we use cookies on our website:
Security and Fraud Prevention
- Verify CAPTCHA challenges to prevent spam and bot submissions
- Implement rate limiting to prevent abuse (5 requests per minute)
- Authenticate download token requests
- Maintain secure sessions during your visit
User Experience Enhancement
- Remember your theme preferences (dark/light mode)
- Store form data temporarily to prevent loss on page refresh
- Maintain your session while navigating between pages
- Remember your language and regional preferences
Analytics and Performance
- Track page views and user navigation patterns
- Monitor website performance and load times
- Understand which resources are most popular
- Identify technical issues and errors
- Analyze user demographics (country, city, device type)
5. Managing Cookie Preferences
You have several options to control and manage cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Browser-Specific Instructions:
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website:
- Essential Cookies: Website functionality will be severely limited. Forms may not work, downloads may fail, and security features will be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: We won't be able to improve our website based on usage patterns, but all features will still work.
- Functional Cookies: Your preferences won't be saved, and you'll need to re-enter settings each visit.
GDPR and Privacy Compliance
We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws.
Your Rights
Under GDPR and similar privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Know what cookies are being used and their purpose
- Consent to or refuse non-essential cookies
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request deletion of data collected through cookies
- Object to certain types of processing
For more information about your privacy rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
6. Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in how we use cookies, new cookies or tracking technologies, changes to legal requirements, or improvements to our services.
When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Additional Resources
To learn more about cookies and online privacy:
