Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help us maintain your session as you navigate through our website.
• Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They help us remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

Cookies can also be "first-party" or "third-party" cookies:

• First-Party Cookies: Set by us (HumanShield) directly on our website to enable basic functionality and collect analytics data.
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by third-party services we use (such as analytics providers, advertising networks, or social media platforms) to track your activity across different websites.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to improve your experience and understand how our services are used:

2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

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 logging in, filling out forms, or setting privacy preferences.

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Performance)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our services.

2.3 Functional Cookies (Preferences)

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preferences, region selection, or customized interface settings.

2.4 Marketing Cookies (Targeting/Advertising)

These cookies track your online activity to help us deliver more relevant advertising or limit how many times you see an advertisement. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use various third-party services that may set cookies on your device. These services help us analyze website traffic, understand user behavior, and deliver targeted advertising. Third-party services we use include:

• Google Analytics: Web analytics service to understand how visitors use our website. Privacy Policy
• Google Ads: Advertising platform for remarketing and conversion tracking. Privacy Policy
• Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions from Facebook ads and builds targeted audiences. Privacy Policy
• LinkedIn Insights: Measures campaign performance and provides audience insights. Privacy Policy
• Intercom: Customer messaging and support platform. Privacy Policy
• HubSpot: Marketing automation and CRM platform. Privacy Policy

Please note that we do not control these third-party cookies. For more information about how these companies use cookies, please refer to their respective privacy policies linked above.

4. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options to manage or disable cookies:

4.1 Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block all cookies from being set
• Block third-party cookies
• Clear cookies when you close your browser

Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

4.3 Opt-Out of Interest-Based Advertising

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies by visiting:

• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA)

4.4 Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can prevent Google Analytics from tracking you by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4.5 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals, and we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals.

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly or may become inaccessible. Specifically:

• You may not be able to log in or maintain your session
• Your preferences and settings may not be saved
• Some features and functionalities may be limited
• Page load times may be slower
• You may see less relevant advertising

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

If we make material changes to how we use cookies, we will provide notice through our website or by other means, as appropriate.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us: