1. Explanation of What Cookies Are and Why They’re Used
This Cookie Policy explains how CyberAltitude uses cookies and similar technologies on its website, what types are employed, and how users can manage or withdraw consent.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on a user’s device by a website or web application during browsing sessions. These files allow websites to recognize returning users, maintain user preferences, and gather data to optimize functionality, performance, and user experience.
Cyber Altitude uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to facilitate the proper operation of the Site, enhance usability, monitor traffic patterns, and assess content effectiveness. Some cookies are strictly necessary for the Site to function, while others are used to collect analytical data or support optional features.
Cookies may be set directly by Cyber Altitude (“first-party cookies”) or by third-party service providers integrated into the Site (“third-party cookies”).
2. Types of Cookies Used
CyberAltitude classifies cookies in line with industry standards and applicable privacy regulations. Each category of cookie serves a specific purpose and may operate independently or in conjunction with others to support the Site’s functionality and performance.
2.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are critical to the operation of the Site and enable core functions such as page navigation, secure access, and user session management. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples include:
- Session identifiers
- Authentication tokens
- Security and access validation
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymized or pseudonymized data regarding user interactions, page performance, and site behavior. They help us understand how visitors engage with the Site in order to improve functionality and content delivery.
Examples include:
- Page visit frequency
- Scroll depth and click patterns
- Referring sources and bounce rates
2.3 Preference Cookies
These cookies store user-specific settings and choices, such as language preferences, cookie consent decisions, or region selections. They enhance the user experience by remembering selected configurations during future visits.
Examples include:
- Consent banner dismissal status
- UI theme or layout preferences
- Locale settings
2.4 Marketing and Affiliate Cookies
These cookies are used in connection with referral programs, affiliate tracking, or third-party advertising integrations. While Cyber Altitude does not serve targeted ads, these cookies may be used to attribute user referrals or measure campaign effectiveness.
Examples include:
- Affiliate tracking identifiers
- Outbound link attribution
- Third-party referral pixels (if applicable)
Users can manage or withdraw consent to non-essential cookies at any time using the mechanisms described in Section 4.
3. List of Common Cookies and Duration
The following table provides an overview of cookies that may be deployed on the Site, their respective purposes, and their typical retention periods:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Retention |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot detection and security filtering | Essential | 30 minutes |
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics* | Visitor behavior tracking | Analytics | 1 day to 2 years |
| cookie_consent | Cyber Altitude | Records user cookie consent decision | Preference | 12 months |
| affiliate_ref_id | Affiliate Platform | Attribution of referral traffic | Marketing | 30–90 days |
| pll_language | Cyber Altitude | Stores user-selected language option | Preference | 12 months |
The exact cookies and durations may vary depending on the third-party services integrated into the Site. Cyber Altitude periodically reviews cookie usage and updates this table as needed.
4. User Consent Mechanism and Cookie Preferences
CyberAltitude’s cookie banner and settings interface operate in full compliance with GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive. Upon a user’s first visit to the Site, a clearly presented banner or pop-up provides detailed information regarding cookie usage and offers the ability to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
4.1 Consent Collection
- Essential cookies are deployed by default as they are required for the Site’s basic functionality.
- Non-essential cookies (including performance, preference, and marketing categories) are only activated upon affirmative user consent.
- Consent is recorded using a secure log and timestamp for audit and compliance purposes.
4.2 Consent Management
Users may adjust or withdraw their consent at any time through the “Cookie Settings” interface, accessible via the footer or designated area of the Site. Changes take effect immediately and do not impact the lawfulness of prior processing based on previously granted consent.
4.3 Prior Consent Enforcement
No non-essential cookies are loaded prior to user interaction with the consent mechanism. Tracking technologies that rely on user profiling or behavioral analytics remain inactive until explicit approval is obtained.
Cyber Altitude ensures that consent is freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous, and that it can be revoked as easily as it was granted.
5. Instructions on Disabling Cookies in Common Browsers
In addition to the consent management options provided on the Site, users may configure their web browser settings to restrict or block cookies at the device level. The procedures vary by browser and may affect the availability or functionality of certain Site features.
Below are links to cookie management instructions for commonly used browsers:
- Google Chrome
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647 - Mozilla Firefox
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop - Apple Safari
https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac - Microsoft Edge
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge - Opera
https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
Users are advised to consult their browser’s help documentation for further guidance on cookie settings and privacy controls.
Please note that disabling all cookies, including essential ones, may interfere with the functionality and security of certain features on the Site.
6. Link to Privacy Policy for Broader Data Context
This Cookie Policy addresses the use of cookies and related tracking technologies specifically. For a comprehensive overview of how Cyber Altitude collects, processes, stores, and protects personal data, including data obtained through cookies, please refer to our full Privacy Policy.
The Privacy Policy includes detailed information on:
- Legal bases for processing personal data
- Data retention practices
- User rights under GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws
- Security measures and contact procedures for privacy-related inquiries
Users are encouraged to review both this Cookie Policy and the Privacy Policy to understand the full scope of Cyber Altitude’s data handling practices.
7. Statement of Compliance with GDPR and ePrivacy Directive
Cyber Altitude adheres to the principles and requirements established under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and the ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC), as amended by Directive 2009/136/EC, with respect to the use of cookies and related tracking technologies.
In compliance with these regulations:
- No non-essential cookies are deployed without the user’s prior informed consent.
- Users are provided with clear, specific, and accessible information regarding the purpose, type, and duration of each cookie category.
- Consent is obtained through a granular opt-in mechanism that allows users to choose between cookie categories.
- Consent can be withdrawn at any time with the same level of ease by which it was granted.
- All consent records are securely logged and auditable for regulatory compliance purposes.
Essential cookies are processed under the legitimate-interest basis outlined in Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, as they are necessary for website functionality.
Cyber Altitude continuously monitors applicable legal developments to ensure ongoing alignment with evolving European data protection standards, including anticipated changes under the forthcoming ePrivacy Regulation.
8. Updates to the Policy and Re-Consent Protocol
Cyber Altitude reserves the right to modify, revise, or update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technological advancements, or the Site’s operational practices.
8.1 Notification of Changes
All revisions to this Cookie Policy will be published on this page and accompanied by an updated “Effective Date.” Where required by law or where changes materially affect cookie usage or user rights, additional notice may be provided via:
- On-site banners or pop-ups
- Email communication (where applicable and legally permitted)
8.2 Re-Consent Protocol
In the event that changes involve the introduction of new cookie categories, expanded processing purposes, or significant modifications to tracking behavior:
- Users will be prompted to review and update their cookie preferences
- Consent for newly categorized or modified cookies will be re-obtained prior to activation
- Previously granted consent for unchanged cookies will remain valid unless withdrawn
Users are encouraged to periodically review this policy to stay informed of the Site’s cookie practices and any implications for their personal data.
For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact contact@cyberaltitude.com.
Effective Date: November 2025 Last Reviewed: November 2025