Cookie Policy

Transparency in our advertising tracking practices and your control over data collection

Introduction to Our Cookie Usage

At CyberGuard Academy, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website performance, and deliver targeted advertising. This policy explains how we collect, use, and share data through our advertising partnerships with major platforms including Google, Facebook (Meta), and Microsoft.

We believe in transparency and user control. This page provides comprehensive information about our tracking practices and gives you the tools to manage your preferences according to your comfort level with data sharing and advertising personalization.

Advertising Platforms Data Collection

Google Ads Tracking

  • Google Analytics tracking for page views, session duration, and user behavior analysis
  • Google Ads remarketing to show relevant advertisements to previous visitors
  • Conversion tracking and measurement for advertising effectiveness
  • Audience building for similar users interested in cybersecurity training
  • Data retention period: 26 months by default, configurable

Facebook Pixel Tracking

  • Facebook Pixel for tracking page views, button clicks, and form submissions
  • Custom audiences creation for website visitors and engagement matching
  • Conversion tracking for Facebook and Instagram advertising campaigns
  • Behavioral advertising across the Facebook family of apps
  • Cross-site tracking for improved advertising targeting

Microsoft Bing Ads Tracking

  • Microsoft Advertising UET tag for conversion tracking and goal completion
  • Remarketing lists creation for site visitors and engagement segmentation
  • Search ads personalization based on user behavior and interests
  • Microsoft account integration for cross-service data linking
  • Data retention period: 390 days maximum for advertising purposes

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

Control your cookie preferences below. These settings will apply across our entire website and sync with our advertising partners where possible.

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality and security. Cannot be disabled.

Includes functionality storage and security storage for fraud prevention and basic operations.

Analytics Storage (Performance Measurement)

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website to improve user experience.

Google Analytics tracking, page performance monitoring, and user behavior analysis.

Advertising Storage (Google, Facebook, Bing)

Store information for advertising purposes across our partner platforms.

Remarketing pixels, conversion tracking, and advertising campaign measurement.

Advertising User Data (Audience Building)

Use your data to build advertising audiences and improve targeting.

Custom audiences, lookalike audiences, and behavioral targeting optimization.

Ad Personalization (Targeted Advertising)

Personalize advertisements based on your interests and behavior.

Interest-based advertising, demographic targeting, and personalized ad delivery.

Personalization Storage (Content Customization)

Remember your preferences and settings for a personalized experience.

Language preferences, content recommendations, and user interface customization.

Your Rights and Opt-Out Instructions

Platform-Specific Controls

Google Advertising Controls

Manage your Google Ads settings and opt-out of personalized advertising.

Visit Google Ads Settings

Facebook Ad Preferences

Control how Facebook uses your data for advertising across their platforms.

Visit Facebook Ad Preferences

Microsoft Ad Settings

Adjust your Microsoft advertising preferences and data usage.

Visit Microsoft Ad Settings

Industry-Wide Opt-Out

Use industry tools to opt-out of multiple advertising networks at once.

NAI Opt-Out Tool DAA Opt-Out Tool

Browser-Level Controls

Do Not Track Settings

Most browsers offer "Do Not Track" settings that send signals to websites requesting not to be tracked.

  • • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security
  • • Safari: Preferences → Privacy
  • • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services

Third-Party Cookie Blocking

Configure your browser to block third-party cookies used for tracking.

Note: This may affect functionality of some features on our website.

Private/Incognito Browsing

Use private browsing modes to limit tracking, though this doesn't prevent all data collection.

Limitations: IP address, device fingerprinting may still be collected.

Ad Blocker Information

Popular ad blockers can prevent tracking scripts from loading.

Examples: uBlock Origin, AdBlock Plus, Privacy Badger

Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

Data Recipients

  • Advertising Platforms: Google, Facebook (Meta), Microsoft for campaign delivery and optimization
  • Analytics Providers: Google Analytics for website performance measurement
  • Marketing Automation: Tools for email marketing and lead nurturing
  • Conversion Tracking: Services that measure advertising effectiveness
  • Audience Segmentation: Partners for creating targeted marketing campaigns

Data Types Shared

  • Behavioral Data: Browsing patterns, page views, time spent on site
  • Conversion Data: Form submissions, contact requests, course inquiries
  • Device Information: Browser type, device model, screen resolution
  • Geographic Location: IP-based location for regional targeting
  • Engagement Metrics: Click rates, interaction patterns, content preferences

Data Protection Measures

All data sharing is conducted through secure, encrypted connections with contractual data protection agreements in place. We ensure our partners comply with relevant privacy regulations including GDPR and CCPA. Data is processed only for specified advertising and analytics purposes and is subject to retention limits and user control mechanisms.