Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information to improve your experience.

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies:
• - Required for the Service to function properly
• - Enable core functionality like authentication and security
• - Cannot be disabled in our systems

• Performance Cookies:
• - Help us understand how visitors interact with our Service
• - Collect information about errors and performance issues
• - Allow us to improve the Service

• Functionality Cookies:
• - Remember your preferences and settings
• - Provide personalized features
• - Remember your login information

• Analytics Cookies:
• - Help us understand how our Service is used
• - Provide insights to improve user experience
• - Track usage patterns and trends

• Session Cookies:
• - Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• - Used to maintain your session while using the Service
• - Essential for Service functionality

• Persistent Cookies:
• - Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
• - Remember your preferences across sessions
• - Help us provide personalized experiences

• First-Party Cookies:
• - Set by vCISO Lite directly
• - Used for Service functionality and analytics
• - Subject to our Privacy Policy

• Third-Party Cookies:
• - Set by third-party services we use
• - Include analytics providers
• - Subject to third-party privacy policies

We use a limited number of third-party services that may set cookies:

• Analytics Services:
• - Usage analytics to understand how our Service is used
• - Anonymized and aggregated data only
• - No individual tracking across other sites

• Infrastructure Services:
• - Authentication and security providers
• - Content delivery networks
• - Error monitoring services

These services are selected for their privacy practices and are bound by our data processing agreements. We do not use advertising cookies or sell data to third parties.

• Browser Settings: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
• - View and delete cookies
• - Block cookies from specific sites
• - Block all cookies
• - Get notified when cookies are set

• Service Settings: Some cookie preferences can be managed through your account settings in the Service.

• Impact of Disabling Cookies: Disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Service, including:
• - Logging into your account
• - Remembering your preferences
• - Using personalized features

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked.

We respect DNT signals and limit tracking when detected. However, essential cookies required for authentication and security will still function.

You can also control tracking through your browser settings and the opt-out tools mentioned above.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

We will notify you of any material changes by: - Posting the new Cookie Policy on this page - Updating the "Last Updated" date - Sending you an email notification for material changes

You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes.

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

• Email: privacy@vciso.lite
• Address: vCISO Lite, 123 Security Way, San Francisco, CA 94105

For EU residents, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@vciso.lite.