1. Introduction and Policy Overview
This Cookie Policy explains how Silontis Guard™ ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our invitation-only executive security platform. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
We are committed to transparency about our data practices and want to ensure you understand how cookies enhance your security experience while maintaining the highest levels of privacy and confidentiality expected by our executive clientele.
By continuing to use our platform, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have disabled them through your browser or platform settings.
2. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and enabling essential security features.
We also use similar technologies including:
- Web Beacons: Small graphic images that help us analyze user behavior and measure performance
- Local Storage: Browser-based storage for enhanced functionality and security
- Session Storage: Temporary storage that expires when you close your browser
- Pixel Tags: Invisible images that help us understand how you interact with our content
- Device Fingerprinting: Collection of device characteristics for security and fraud prevention
We use cookies responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws, ensuring that your executive-level privacy expectations are met at all times.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled without severely impacting your experience. They include:
- Authentication cookies: Keep you securely logged in and maintain your session
- Security cookies: Protect against unauthorized access and security threats
- Session management cookies: Maintain your session state and prevent data loss
- Load balancing cookies: Ensure optimal performance and system stability
- CSRF protection cookies: Prevent cross-site request forgery attacks
- Platform functionality cookies: Enable core features of our security platform
3.2 Functional and Preference Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and customizations:
- Language preferences: Remember your selected language and regional settings
- Dashboard configuration: Save your command centre layout and display preferences
- Notification settings: Remember your alert and communication preferences
- Theme preferences: Maintain your chosen visual theme and accessibility settings
- Security preferences: Store your customized security and privacy settings
- Time zone settings: Remember your preferred time zone for scheduling and reporting
3.3 Security and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us maintain platform security and understand usage patterns to improve our services:
- Risk assessment cookies: Support our adaptive risk engine and threat detection
- Usage analytics cookies: Help us understand how you use our platform to improve performance
- Security monitoring cookies: Detect and prevent unauthorized access attempts
- Performance monitoring cookies: Track system performance and identify optimization opportunities
- Error tracking cookies: Help us identify and resolve technical issues quickly
- Fraud prevention cookies: Detect suspicious activities and protect against threats
4. How We Use Cookies and Data Collection
We use cookies for the following specific purposes:
- Maintaining secure executive access to your account and preventing unauthorized use
- Providing personalized security recommendations based on your usage patterns
- Operating our predictive risk engine effectively and accurately
- Ensuring platform security and preventing cyber attacks and data breaches
- Improving our services based on aggregated usage patterns and user feedback
- Complying with regulatory and security requirements in multiple jurisdictions
- Delivering relevant security alerts and notifications at appropriate times
- Optimizing platform performance and reducing loading times
- Providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance
5. Third-Party Cookies and External Services
We may use carefully selected third-party services that place cookies on your device. All third-party partners are subject to strict security and privacy requirements:
- Security services: For enhanced threat detection and vulnerability assessment
- Performance monitoring: To ensure optimal platform performance and uptime
- Compliance tools: For regulatory compliance monitoring and reporting
- Analytics providers: For aggregated usage analysis and service improvement
- Content delivery networks: For faster and more reliable content delivery
- Authentication services: For enhanced security and multi-factor authentication
All third-party services are vetted for security and privacy compliance before integration and are bound by strict data processing agreements.
6. Cookie Duration and Lifecycle Management
We use both session and persistent cookies with carefully managed lifecycles:
- Session cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser or end your session
- Short-term persistent cookies: Expire within 24 hours for enhanced security
- Medium-term persistent cookies: Remain for up to 30 days for functionality and preferences
- Long-term persistent cookies: May remain for up to 12 months for security and compliance purposes
Most of our cookies expire within 30 days, with security-related cookies having shorter lifespans to minimize risk exposure.
7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences and Controls
You have several options for controlling cookies and managing your preferences:
7.1 Browser-Level Controls
Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies stored on your device
- Block cookies from specific sites or all sites
- Block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when closing the browser
- Receive notifications when cookies are being set
- Set different rules for different types of cookies
7.2 Platform-Level Settings
Within your Silontis Guard™ account, you can:
- Adjust functional cookie preferences through your account settings
- Configure security monitoring and analytics settings
- Manage notification and communication preferences
- Control data sharing with third-party security services
- Set cookie expiration preferences where applicable
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies on Platform Functionality
Please note that disabling certain cookies may significantly affect your experience:
- Essential cookies: Platform may not function properly, and security features may be compromised
- Functional cookies: You may need to re-enter preferences and settings each time you visit
- Security cookies: Risk assessment features may be limited, and threat detection may be reduced
- Analytics cookies: We may not be able to improve services based on usage patterns
9. Data Protection and Cookie Security
We implement robust security measures to protect cookie data:
- Encryption of sensitive cookie data using industry-standard protocols
- Secure transmission of cookies over HTTPS connections only
- Regular security audits of cookie implementation and data handling
- Strict access controls for cookie data and related systems
- Compliance with international data protection regulations
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes through:
- Email notifications to your registered address
- Prominent notices on our platform dashboard
- Direct communication during your next login session
- Updates to the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.
11. Contact Information and Cookie Inquiries
For questions about our use of cookies, this Cookie Policy, or to exercise your rights regarding cookie data, please contact us:
12. Additional Resources and External Links
For more information about cookies, privacy, and how to manage them, visit these helpful resources:
- Your browser's help section for specific cookie management instructions
- www.allaboutcookies.org for comprehensive cookie information
- www.youronlinechoices.eu for EU residents' privacy choices
- Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner's Office for local privacy guidance
- International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) for industry best practices
