Cookie Policy
This cookie policy explains how CyberGuard Academy uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our training platform. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, CyberGuard Academy) are called "first party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third party cookies". Third party cookies enable third party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our cybersecurity training platform, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content that helps you advance your security career.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
Functionality Storage: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
Security Storage: These cookies help us secure our platform against malicious attacks and protect your personal information during training sessions and course interactions.
Analytics Storage
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our cybersecurity training platform. They help us understand which pages are most popular, how visitors move around the site, and identify areas for improvement in our educational content.
Advertising Storage
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant cybersecurity training programs and career opportunities on other sites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device.
Advertising User Data
These cookies are used to send user data to advertising platforms like Google Ads to optimize ad delivery and measure campaign effectiveness for our cybersecurity training programs.
Ad Personalization
These cookies enable the delivery of personalized advertisements based on your interests in cybersecurity topics, training preferences, and career goals, making your experience more relevant and valuable.
Personalization Storage
These cookies remember your preferences and choices on our platform, such as preferred training formats, skill level assessments, and interface customizations to enhance your learning experience.
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over which cookies we use. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function properly. For all other cookie types, you can choose to enable or disable them based on your preferences.
Essential Cookies
Required for basic site functionality and security. Cannot be disabled.
Analytics Storage
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Advertising Storage
Store data for advertising purposes and remarketing.
Advertising User Data
Send user data to advertising platforms for optimization.
Ad Personalization
Use data for personalized advertising experiences.
Personalization Storage
Store data for content personalization and user preferences.
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Your Rights and Control
Right to Withdraw Consent
You can withdraw your consent for cookie usage at any time by adjusting your preferences on this page or by clearing your browser cookies. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Browser Cookie Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, since it will no longer be personalized to you.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of our cybersecurity training platform may not function correctly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic functionality and security purposes.
Data Portability
You have the right to request a copy of the data we have collected through cookies. This includes your preferences, interaction patterns, and any personalization data stored during your training sessions.
How to Delete Existing Cookies
You can delete cookies that have already been set by accessing your browser settings. Instructions vary by browser, but you can typically find this option in your browser's privacy or security settings.
Contact for Data Requests
For any questions about our cookie policy or to exercise your data rights, please use the contact form on our main website. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with applicable privacy laws.