Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 29, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website or use our application. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our Service.

Ward Guard uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance functionality, improve security, and analyze usage patterns.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • Authentication: Keeping you logged in during your session
  • Security: Protecting against fraud and unauthorized access
  • Session Management: Maintaining your preferences during your visit
  • Load Balancing: Distributing traffic across our servers

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the Service to work.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

  • Language Preferences: Remembering your language selection
  • Display Settings: Saving your UI preferences
  • Form Data: Remembering information you've entered
  • Notification Preferences: Storing your communication choices

You can disable these cookies, but some features may not work properly.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our Service:

  • Usage Statistics: Tracking which features are most used
  • Performance Monitoring: Identifying slow or problematic areas
  • Error Tracking: Detecting and fixing technical issues
  • User Journey: Understanding how users navigate the Service

All analytics data is anonymized and aggregated.

2.4 Security Cookies

These cookies help protect your account and our Service:

  • CSRF Protection: Preventing cross-site request forgery attacks
  • Rate Limiting: Detecting and preventing abuse
  • Device Fingerprinting: Identifying suspicious login attempts
  • Session Validation: Ensuring session integrity

These cookies are critical for security and cannot be disabled.

3. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.

Examples: Login sessions, form data, temporary preferences

Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

Duration: Typically 30 days to 1 year, depending on purpose

4. Managing Cookies

4.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View which cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
  • Set preferences for specific websites

⚠️ Important: Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using Ward Guard. Blocking other cookies may limit functionality.

4.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

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Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

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Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

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Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

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Mobile Browsers

Check your browser's settings menu for privacy options

5. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices and provide cookie management options.

6. Mobile Applications

Our mobile applications may use similar technologies to cookies, including:

  • Local Storage: Storing data on your device for offline functionality
  • Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers for analytics and security
  • Push Tokens: For sending notifications

You can manage these through your device settings or by uninstalling the app.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Sending notifications for material changes

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

9. Cookie Summary

Cookie TypePurposeDurationCan Disable?
EssentialAuthentication, security, core functionalitySessionNo
FunctionalPreferences, settings, personalization30-365 daysYes
AnalyticsUsage statistics, performance monitoring90-365 daysYes
SecurityFraud prevention, threat detectionSession-30 daysNo