Cookie Policy
Last updated: November 25, 2024
Compliant with ePrivacy Directive and GDPR
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.
2. How We Use Cookies
BalticSec uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential functionality (login, session management)
- Remembering your preferences
- Analyzing platform usage
- Improving user experience
- Security and fraud prevention
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Purpose: Essential for the website to function
Duration: Session or up to 30 days
Can be disabled: No (required for basic functionality)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| balticsec_session | Maintains your login session | Session |
| auth_token | Authentication token | 7 days |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session |
3.2 Functional Cookies
Purpose: Remember your preferences and choices
Duration: Up to 1 year
Can be disabled: Yes
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| language | Language preference | 1 year |
| user_progress | Learning progress tracking | 30 days |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Understand how you use our platform
Duration: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled: Yes
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - User identification | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - Session identification | 24 hours |
| analytics_consent | Tracks analytics consent | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use services from third parties that set their own cookies:
5. Your Cookie Choices
5.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, we ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can accept or reject these cookies.
5.2 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through:
- Our Cookie Settings: Manage your preferences on our platform
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies
- Third-Party Opt-Out: Use third-party opt-out tools
5.3 Browser Instructions
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
⚠️ Important:
Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our platform. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to work.
6. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to:
- Store user session data
- Cache learning progress
- Remember user preferences
Local storage data remains on your device until you clear it through your browser settings.
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your cookie preferences set through our cookie consent tool.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, where appropriate, through email or platform notification.
9. Your Rights
Under GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, you have the right to:
- Know what cookies we use
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Access data collected via cookies
- Request deletion of cookie data
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
Email: privacy@balticsec.com
Data Protection Officer: dpo@balticsec.com
Website: www.balticsec.com
🍪 Cookie Consent
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of strictly necessary cookies. For non-essential cookies, we will ask for your explicit consent through our cookie banner.