What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They store small pieces of information used to remember you, your preferences, and how you use a site. They help the site operate efficiently, analyze performance, deliver relevant content, and support security measures.

Types of cookies we use

Essential cookies

Essential cookies are required for the operation of cybershieldbasics.com. They enable core functionalities such as authentication, security, and access to secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.

Performance cookies

Performance cookies collect information about how visitors use cybershieldbasics.com, such as which pages are most visited and whether error messages are encountered. This data helps us improve the site’s performance and usability. All data collected by performance cookies is aggregated and anonymized.

Functional cookies

Functional cookies allow cybershieldbasics.com to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide requested services, such as viewing a saved article or comments.

Targeting/Advertising cookies

Targeting or advertising cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you based on your interests. They may also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies may be placed by us or by advertising partners with our permission.

How we use cookies on cybershieldbasics.com

• To operate core site features such as login, access control, and security measures
• To remember user preferences and settings (language, region, theme)
• To analyze site usage, traffic patterns, and performance to improve the user experience
• To support security measures, fraud prevention, and keep the site secure
• To tailor content and, where permitted, deliver personalized experiences
• To manage and display consent preferences for cookies
• To support marketing and advertising activities where consent or legitimate interest applies

Third-party cookies and services

We may engage third-party service providers that place cookies on cybershieldbasics.com to perform analytics, advertising, and social media features. These providers may set cookies directly on your device. Examples include analytics services, advertising networks, and social media platforms. Their use of cookies and information collection is governed by their own privacy policies. We periodically review third-party providers and update this policy as needed.

Managing cookies

Browser controls

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. You can set your browser to block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or be prompted before cookies are placed. Note that blocking cookies may limit or disable certain features of cybershieldbasics.com.

In-site cookie banner and preferences

When you visit cybershieldbasics.com, you may be prompted to accept or manage cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by using the banner or the site’s privacy settings.

Do Not Track signals

Some browsers offer a Do Not Track (DNT) option. Because there is no universal standard, we do not treat DNT signals as a definitive request to disable all tracking cookies. You may, however, opt-out of certain tracking cookies by adjusting your settings.

Advertising opt-outs

To opt out of targeted advertising from participating networks, you can use industry opt-out programs such as the Network Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance. Please note that opting out does not remove cookies; it only disables targeted advertising.

Mobile apps and device settings

If you access cybershieldbasics.com via mobile apps or devices, you may have separate privacy and cookie controls within the app or device settings. Refer to the app’s privacy policy for details.

Data retention and security

We retain cookie data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by applicable law. We implement reasonable security measures to protect cookie data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We limit access to cookie data to authorized personnel and service providers who require it to operate or improve the site.

Children’s privacy

Cybershieldbasics.com is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16 without proper consent where required by law. If you become aware of any data relating to a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to this policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in cookies, service providers, or legal requirements. The version posted on cybershieldbasics.com will indicate the date of the last update.

Contact information for cookie inquiries

If you have questions about this cookie policy, please contact us at:

• Email: contact@cybershieldbasics.com
• Phone: +1 (310) 202-4500
• Mailing address: 1200 Westwood Boulevard, Suite 260, Los Angeles, CA 90024, United States
• Domain: cybershieldbasics.com

Last updated

This policy was last updated on 2026-02-28 and is effective as of that date.