This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides full details on how we process personal data. We are committed to transparency and respect your privacy, particularly given the sensitive security and intelligence solutions we provide.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website or use digital services. They help the website function properly, remember your preferences, and collect information about your browsing activity.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies which are temporary files deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies which are stored on your device for a longer period until they expire or you delete them.
We also use similar technologies, such as tracking pixels in emails or local storage, for comparable purposes.
TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
We categorise cookies based on their purpose and only use non-essential cookies with your consent.
Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for the basic functioning of our Services. They enable secure navigation, access to protected areas (such as incident reporting systems), and core website features. Without these cookies, the website may not operate properly. These are placed on the basis of our legitimate interest in providing a functional service or legal obligations.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our Services, such as which pages are visited most often, traffic sources, and technical errors. This helps us analyse usage patterns, improve website performance, and enhance user experience. We may use third-party analytics tools (for example, Google Analytics). You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings (such as language selection or login details) to provide a more personalised and convenient experience on return visits.
Targeting / Advertising Cookies
We do not currently use targeting or advertising cookies on our website. If we introduce them in the future (for example, to deliver relevant marketing), we will only do so with your explicit consent and will update this policy accordingly.
Social Media Cookies
These cookies may be set by third-party social media platforms when you use sharing features on our Services. They enable content sharing and may also support advertising on those platforms. Such cookies are controlled by the respective social networks.
Email Tracking Pixels
We may use small tracking pixels (invisible images) in our marketing emails to measure open rates and link clicks. This helps us understand the effectiveness of our communications and improve relevance. You can disable this by adjusting email client settings (e.g., blocking images) or by unsubscribing from marketing emails.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Services are set by third-party providers for analytics, security, or embedded content (such as videos). These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review. We remain responsible for ensuring that any third-party cookies we allow comply with applicable data protection laws.
HOW WE USE COOKIES
Cookies help us to:
- Recognise you on return visits and remember your preferences.
- Provide a safe and secure browsing experience, especially for protected areas of the Services.
- Analyse website usage to improve functionality and performance.
- Deliver and measure the effectiveness of our communications.
- Enable social sharing features where available.
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data unless strictly necessary for service delivery or compliance, and only with appropriate safeguards.
MANAGING AND DISABLING COOKIES
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner (which appears on your first visit or when settings change). The banner allows you to accept or reject categories of non-essential cookies with equal prominence.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block or delete cookies entirely.
- Set preferences for specific websites.
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the website and prevent you from accessing certain features, such as secure login areas.
Withdrawing Consent: If you have previously given consent for non-essential cookies, you can withdraw it at any time by adjusting your settings via the cookie banner or browser. We will stop using those cookies promptly after your withdrawal.
EMBEDDED CONTENT
Our Services may include embedded content from third-party platforms (for example, videos from YouTube or similar services). These may use privacy-enhanced modes that limit cookie placement until you actively interact with the content.
CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Material changes will also be notified through our Services or via email where appropriate.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at info@wsbintel.com .