Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 4, 2026
Last Updated: January 4, 2026

1. Introduction

Cyber Guard Core Consulting Ltd (Company Number: 16044389) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (cyberguardcore.com). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookies.

This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

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

Types of Cookies:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you’re visiting
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services used on our website

3. How We Use Cookies

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: Essential for the website to function properly
Legal Basis: Legitimate interests
Can be disabled: No (required for basic functionality)

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Session management	Session
wordpress_*	WordPress authentication	Session / 14 days
cookie_notice_accepted	Stores cookie consent preference	1 month

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our website
Legal Basis: Consent
Can be disabled: Yes

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics	Distinguish users	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics	Distinguish users	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics	Throttle request rate	1 minute

Third-Party Privacy Policy: Google Analytics Privacy Policy

3.3 Functional Cookies

Purpose: Remember your preferences and settings
Legal Basis: Consent
Can be disabled: Yes (may affect user experience)

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
language_preference	Remembers language selection	1 year
chat_session	Live chat functionality	Session

3.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies

Purpose: Track your activity for targeted advertising
Legal Basis: Consent
Can be disabled: Yes

Note: We only use marketing cookies with your explicit consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties include:

• Google Analytics: Website analytics
• Google reCAPTCHA: Spam prevention
• Tawk.to: Live chat support
• Facebook: Social media integration and advertising

Please review their privacy policies: Google, Facebook, Tawk.to

5. Your Cookie Choices

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

You can control and/or delete cookies through your browser settings:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

• Google Analytics Opt-out: Browser Add-on
• Advertising Opt-outs: Your Online Choices (EU)

6. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals as there is no industry-wide standard.

7. Legal Basis Under UK GDPR

Our use of cookies complies with:

• UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
• Data Protection Act 2018
• Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

Cookie Category	Legal Basis	Consent Required
Strictly Necessary	Legitimate Interests	No
Analytics	Consent	Yes
Functional	Consent	Yes
Marketing	Consent	Yes

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be notified via:

• Prominent notice on our website
• Updated “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy

9. Contact Us

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

Cyber Guard Core Consulting Ltd
Company Number: 16044389
124 City Road, London EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
Email: privacy@cyberguardcore.com
Phone: +447520644325

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This Cookie Policy is compliant with UK GDPR and PECR requirements.