Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 2025-12-26


What Are Cookies?

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).

How We Use Cookies

ThreatSpot uses cookies to provide essential functionality, enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and deliver relevant content. We categorize our cookies into four types:

Your Rights: You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer or by visiting your account settings.

Cookie Categories

Strictly Necessary Cookies

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

Functional Cookies

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

Analytics Cookies

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

Marketing Cookies

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

Third-Party Cookies

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:

Region-Specific Information

European Union, EEA, United Kingdom, and Switzerland

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:

  • Accept or reject non-essential cookies
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Access information about cookies we use

Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) for non-essential cookies; Legitimate Interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) for strictly necessary cookies.

California (United States)

Under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information:

  • Right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information
  • Right to limit the use of sensitive personal information
  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete 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.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

Other Regions

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.

How to Manage Cookies

Through Our Website

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer
  • Visiting your account settings (if logged in)
  • Using the button below

Through Your Browser

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:

Global Privacy Control (GPC)

We honor the Global Privacy Control signal. To enable GPC in your browser:

  • Chrome/Edge: Install the GPC browser extension
  • Firefox: Enable "Tell websites not to sell or share my data" in Privacy settings
  • Safari: Use a GPC-compatible extension or browser

Consent Withdrawal and Cookie Deletion

When you withdraw consent or disable cookie categories, we will:

  • Stop setting new cookies in those categories
  • Delete existing cookies in those categories (where technically possible)
  • Stop processing data from those cookies
  • Disable related tracking scripts and tags

Note: Some third-party cookies may require additional steps to delete. We recommend clearing your browser cookies if you want to ensure complete removal.

Data Retention

We retain cookie consent records for the following purposes:

  • Consent Records: 12 months from the date of consent
  • Audit Logs: Up to 3 years for compliance and legal requirements
  • Cookie Data: As specified in the retention period for each cookie (see table above)

Changes to This Policy

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:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Re-prompt you for consent if required by law
  • Notify you through our website or email (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

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

Manage Your Preferences: