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1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device) when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.
Cookies typically contain:

  • A unique identifier assigned to your device
  • The domain name of the website that created the cookie
  • Information about your browsing activity and preferences
  • Expiration date for the cookie

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies


These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website’s performance and user experience.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and providing customized content.

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising that is more likely to be of interest to you. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show relevant advertisements on other sites.

3. Similar Technologies


Web Beacons and Pixel Tags
We may use web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) to track user interactions with our emails and certain pages on our website. These help us understand email effectiveness and user engagement.
Local Storage
Our website may use local storage technologies to store information locally on your device. This information is used to enhance functionality and provide a better user experience.
Server Logs
Our servers automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited. This information is used for security, analytics, and performance optimization.

4. How We Use Cookies


We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Essential Website Operations

  • Maintaining user sessions and authentication
  • Providing security features and preventing fraud
  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Enabling core website functionality


Performance and Analytics

  • Understanding how visitors use our website
  • Identifying areas for website improvement
  • Measuring the effectiveness of our content
  • Detecting and preventing technical issues


Personalization

  • Customizing content based on your interests
  • Remembering your preferences across visits
  • Providing relevant product recommendations
  • Adapting the user interface to your needs


Marketing and Communication

  • Delivering targeted advertising content
  • Measuring advertising campaign effectiveness
  • Building audience segments for marketing
  • Preventing ad fraud and invalid traffic


5. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Our legal basis for using cookies depends on the type of cookie and the purpose for which it is used:
Consent
For non-essential cookies, particularly marketing and analytics cookies, we rely on your explicit consent. You can withdraw this consent at any time through our cookie preference center.
Legitimate Interest
For certain analytics and functional cookies, we may rely on legitimate interest where the processing is necessary for our legitimate business purposes and does not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
Contractual Necessity
Essential cookies that are necessary for providing our services are used based on contractual necessity and our legitimate interest in operating our website securely and effectively.

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6. Third-Party Cookies


Our website may contain content from third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
Social Media Platforms

  • LinkedIn:ย Social sharing buttons and professional networking features
  • Twitter:ย Tweet embedding and social sharing functionality
  • YouTube:ย Video content embedding and playback

Analytics Services

  • Google Analytics:ย Website traffic analysis and user behavior tracking
  • Hotjar:ย User experience analytics and heat mapping
  • Mixpanel:ย Product analytics and user engagement tracking

Marketing Platforms

  • HubSpot:ย CRM integration and marketing automation
  • Salesforce:ย Customer relationship management
  • Pardot:ย B2B marketing automation and lead tracking

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7. Your Cookie Choices and Controls

Cookie Preference Center
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie preference center, accessible from the footer of our website or by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link.

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Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. Here’s how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Chrome:ย Settings โ†’ Privacy and Security โ†’ Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox:ย Settings โ†’ Privacy & Security โ†’ Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari:ย Preferences โ†’ Privacy โ†’ Manage Website Data
  • Edge:ย Settings โ†’ Cookies and site permissions โ†’ Cookies and site data


Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain third-party tracking through these industry tools:


Mobile Device Controls
On mobile devices, you can control tracking through device settings:

  • iOS:ย Settings โ†’ Privacy & Security โ†’ Tracking โ†’ Limit Ad Tracking
  • Android:ย Settings โ†’ Google โ†’ Ads โ†’ Opt out of Ads Personalization

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8. Cookie Retention and Data Security

Retention Periods
Different types of cookies have different retention periods:

  • Session Cookies:ย Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies:ย Remain until expiration date or manual deletion
  • Essential Cookies:ย Typically 1 session to 1 year
  • Analytics Cookies:ย Typically 24 hours to 2 years
  • Marketing Cookies:ย Typically 30 days to 2 years


Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect cookie data:

  • Encryption of sensitive cookie data
  • Secure transmission protocols (HTTPS)
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and audit logging
  • Compliance with industry security standards

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9. International Data Transfers


Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer your data to countries outside your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
Adequacy Decisions
We prioritize data transfers to countries with adequacy decisions from relevant data protection authorities.
Standard Contractual Clauses
For transfers to countries without adequacy decisions, we use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or similar mechanisms to ensure adequate protection.
Certification Programs
We work with providers that participate in recognized certification programs such as the EU-US Data Privacy Framework where applicable.

10. Children’s Privacy


Our website and services are not directed to children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or any other means. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
Parents and guardians can help protect children’s privacy by:

  • Supervising children’s online activities
  • Using parental control software
  • Configuring browser settings to block or limit cookies
  • Educating children about online privacy

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11. Updates to This Cookie Policy


We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the technologies we use. When we make material changes, we will:

  • Post the updated policy on our website
  • Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you through our website banner or email if required by law
  • Request new consent for new types of cookies if required

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

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12 Contact Us

Cookie and Privacy Questions

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding cookies and tracking technologies, please contact us:

Email:ย privacy@vijilan.com

Cookie Preferences:ย Manage Cookie Settings

Mail:โ€จVijilan Security – Privacy Officeโ€จAventura Onyx Towerโ€จ1010 S Federal Hwy Suite 1205โ€จAventura, FL 33180

Phone:ย 1-800-VIJILAN (1-800-845-4526)