Cyber Security, Without the Jargon
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Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 01/31/2025
Thank you for visiting cyber-security-in-plain-english.com (referred to as “the Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, and how Google AdSense and its partners may set cookies for advertising purposes.
By continuing to use or access the Website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, remember preferences, and gather analytical data, among other purposes.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the basic functions of our Website. They enable core features like page navigation and security. Without these cookies, the Website cannot function properly.
Functional Cookies
We only use functional cookies to remember user preferences (such as language settings) and improve usability. These cookies ensure a more personalized experience but do not track you across other websites or collect any information for advertising or analytics purposes.
Note: We do not use analytics cookies, performance cookies, or any other cookies for tracking or advertising ourselves. However, third parties (like Google) may set cookies for advertising if you choose to accept those.
3. Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense & Third-Party Vendors)
Our Website displays advertisements through Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google. Although we do not directly place advertising or tracking cookies on your device, Google and other third-party vendors may set cookies according to their own cookie and privacy policies.
- How Google Uses Advertising Cookies:
Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Website or other websites. These advertising cookies enable Google and its partners to display personalized ads that are more relevant to you. - Opting Out of Personalized Advertising:
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info. - Other Third-Party Vendors:
If we have not opted out of third-party ad serving, other third-party vendors or ad networks may also use cookies to serve ads on our Website. To learn more about how each third-party vendor uses cookies, please visit their respective privacy or cookie policies.
For more detailed information on how Google AdSense uses cookies, please refer to Google’s Privacy & Terms.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control how cookies are placed on your device by adjusting your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies currently stored on your device and delete them individually.
- Block third-party cookies or cookies from specific sites.
- Block all cookies from being set.
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser.
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some parts of the Website might not function as intended. For more information on how to manage cookie settings in your browser, refer to cookiechoices.org or consult your browser’s documentation.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make material changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and, where required, provide additional notice (e.g., on our homepage).
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Cookie Policy.