Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember information about your visit, which can make it easier to visit the site again and make the site more useful to you.

2. How We Use Cookies

CyberAlpha IS Media uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

• Essential cookies for basic website functionality
• Performance cookies to analyze how visitors use our site
• Functionality cookies to remember your preferences
• Advertising cookies to deliver relevant content
• Social media cookies for integrated sharing features
• Analytics cookies to improve our services

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our platform:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
• First-Party Cookies: Set by our website domain
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by domains other than ours
• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
• Optional Cookies: Used for analytics and personalization

4. Specific Cookies We Use

Here are the specific cookies used on our platform:

• auth_token: Essential for user authentication and session management
• user_preferences: Stores your language and display preferences
• consent_status: Remembers your cookie consent choices
• analytics_id: Anonymous identifier for usage analytics
• campaign_tracking: Tracks marketing campaign effectiveness
• performance_metrics: Monitors site performance and loading times

5. Third-Party Cookies

We work with third parties that may set cookies on your device:

• Google Analytics: For website usage analysis and improvement
• Cloudflare: For security and performance optimization
• Stripe: For secure payment processing
• Hotjar: For user experience research and improvement
• Facebook Pixel: For advertising effectiveness measurement
• LinkedIn Insight: For professional audience analytics

6. Cookie Duration

Different cookies remain on your device for different time periods:

• Session Cookies: Expire when you close your browser
• Short-term Cookies: Expire within 24 hours
• Medium-term Cookies: Expire within 30 days
• Long-term Cookies: Expire after 1 year
• Persistent Cookies: Remain until manually deleted
• Renewing Cookies: Refresh with each visit

7. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways:

• Browser settings to block or delete cookies
• Private browsing modes to limit cookie storage
• Browser extensions for enhanced cookie control
• Our cookie preference center for selective consent
• Device settings for mobile cookie management
• Regular clearing of browser cache and cookies

8. Browser-Specific Instructions

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and data stored
• Opera: Settings → Advanced → Privacy & security → Site settings → Cookies
• Brave: Settings → Additional settings → Privacy and security → Cookies

9. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some site features may not work properly:

• You may not be able to stay logged into your account
• Personalized content recommendations will not work
• Site preferences and settings will not be saved
• Some interactive features may be unavailable
• Analytics data for service improvement will be limited
• Advertising may become less relevant to your interests

10. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

We rely on the following legal bases for cookie usage:

• Consent: For optional cookies requiring user permission
• Legitimate Interest: For essential operational cookies
• Contractual Necessity: For cookies required to provide services
• Legal Obligation: For cookies needed for compliance
• Performance of Contract: For cookies enabling service delivery
• Vital Interests: For security and protection cookies

11. International Transfers

Cookie data may be transferred internationally:

• Data may be processed outside your country of residence
• We ensure adequate protection for international transfers
• Standard contractual clauses protect your data
• Adequacy decisions cover transfers to certain countries
• You consent to these international data transfers
• Security measures protect data during transfer

12. Policy Updates

We may update this cookie policy periodically:

• Changes will be posted on this page
• Significant changes will be notified to users
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes
• Previous versions will be archived
• Material changes may require renewed consent
• Update dates will be clearly indicated