Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 22, 2024

About This Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how SecureNet uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We are committed to transparency about our data practices and your privacy choices.

Privacy-First Approach: We use minimal cookies and similar technologies, focusing only on essential functionality and user experience improvements.

What Are Cookies

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

Types of Cookies

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and choices
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (we do not use these)

How We Use Cookies

SecureNet uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Website Functionality

  • Maintaining website security and preventing fraud
  • Remembering your privacy preferences
  • Ensuring proper website operation across different devices
  • Managing contact form submissions

User Experience Enhancement

  • Remembering your language and region preferences
  • Maintaining accessibility settings
  • Improving website performance and loading times

Website Analytics (Optional)

With your consent, we may use analytics cookies to:

  • Understand how visitors navigate our website
  • Identify popular content and services
  • Improve our website design and functionality
  • Monitor website performance and technical issues

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function and cannot be disabled:

  • Security Cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats
  • Session Cookies: Maintain your session while browsing our website
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your cookie consent choices

Optional Cookies

These cookies require your consent and can be disabled:

  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics (if enabled) to understand website usage
  • Performance Cookies: Monitor website speed and performance

No Marketing Cookies: We do not use cookies for advertising, tracking across websites, or sharing data with third-party marketers.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use limited third-party services that set their own cookies:

Google Analytics (Optional)

If you consent to analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics to understand website usage. Google Analytics cookies:

  • Collect anonymous usage statistics
  • Help us improve our website and services
  • Do not collect personally identifiable information
  • Are subject to Google's privacy policy

You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set preferences for specific websites

Our Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use optional cookies. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences
  • Change your preferences at any time

Opting Out

To opt out of optional cookies:

  1. Use our cookie preference center (if available)
  2. Adjust your browser settings
  3. Contact us directly for assistance

Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain for a set period (typically 1-2 years)
  • Essential Cookies: Retained only as long as necessary for functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Typically retained for 2 years (if enabled)

Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies:

  • Web Beacons: Small transparent images that help us understand user behavior
  • Local Storage: Browser storage for essential website functionality
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage that expires when you close your browser
  • Pixels: Tiny images used for analytics and performance monitoring

Mobile Applications

If we develop mobile applications in the future, similar technologies may be used:

  • Device identifiers for app functionality
  • Analytics SDKs for app performance monitoring
  • Push notification tokens (with your permission)
  • Crash reporting tools for app stability

Cross-Border Data Transfers

Some cookies and similar technologies may involve data transfers to other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers related to cookie usage.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes:

  • We will post the updated policy on our website
  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • We may notify you of significant changes
  • Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of changes

Legal Basis for Cookie Processing

Our legal basis for using cookies depends on the type:

  • Essential Cookies: Legitimate interest in providing website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Your explicit consent
  • Functional Cookies: Legitimate interest in improving user experience

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Cookie Policy Contact Information

Phone: +1 602 758 1539

Email: [email protected]

Address: SecureNet Privacy Officer
3412 E Mountain View Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85028, USA

Your Rights: You have the right to know what cookies we use, control your cookie preferences, and request information about our data practices at any time.