Last Updated: 2025-12-26
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).
ThreatSpot uses cookies to provide essential functionality, enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and deliver relevant content. We categorize our cookies into four types:
Always Active: These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
session |
User authentication and session management | ThreatSpot (First-party) | Session or 30 days |
csrf_token |
CSRF protection | ThreatSpot (First-party) | Session |
cookie_consent |
Stores user cookie preferences | ThreatSpot (First-party) | 12 months |
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
user_preferences |
Remembers user UI preferences (theme, language) | ThreatSpot (First-party) | 12 months |
dashboard_layout |
Saves dashboard customization | ThreatSpot (First-party) | 6 months |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics - distinguishes users | Google Analytics | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics - session and campaign data | Google Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics - distinguishes users | Google Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics - throttle request rate | Google Analytics | 1 minute |
These cookies track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
_fbp |
Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions and retargeting | Meta/Facebook | 3 months |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads - conversion tracking | Google Ads | 3 months |
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the relevant third-party website for more information:
Under the EU ePrivacy Directive, GDPR, UK PECR, and UK GDPR, we require your explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies. You have the right to:
Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) for non-essential cookies; Legitimate Interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) for strictly necessary cookies.
Under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information:
Global Privacy Control (GPC): We honor the GPC signal as an opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
We follow best practices for transparency and user control regardless of your location. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie settings interface.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, limiting cookies may impact your experience on our website. Here are links to cookie management in popular browsers:
We honor the Global Privacy Control signal. To enable GPC in your browser:
When you withdraw consent or disable cookie categories, we will:
Note: Some third-party cookies may require additional steps to delete. We recommend clearing your browser cookies if you want to ensure complete removal.
We retain cookie consent records for the following purposes:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: