Guardian Solutions: Cookies Policy
Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how Guardian Solutions ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, https://www.guardiansolutionssf.com/. This policy is designed to provide transparency about our practices and to help you understand your choices regarding cookies.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. This Cookies Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides further details about how we process your personal data.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can store information such as your preferences, login details, and browsing history. This information is then sent back to the website on each subsequent visit, allowing the website to recognize you and remember your preferences.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
How We Use Cookies
Guardian Solutions uses cookies for a variety of purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use essential features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they experience any errors. This data helps us improve the performance and design of our site.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We partner with third-party advertising networks that may use these cookies to track your browsing activity across different websites.
- Analytics Cookies: We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us analyze and improve our site. Tools like Google Analytics and others provide insights into user behavior, such as page views, bounce rates, and conversion rates.
Types of Cookies We Use
The following table provides more information about the types of cookies we use on our website:
Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID | Maintains user session across pages. | Essential | Session |
_ga | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website (Google Analytics). | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. | Analytics | 1 minute |
cookieConsent | Remembers user's cookie consent preferences. | Functionality | 1 year |
AdvertisingCookie | Tracks user behavior across websites for advertising purposes. | Advertising | 90 days |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies. These cookies are placed by other companies, such as analytics providers and advertising networks. We do not have direct control over these cookies, but we work with reputable third parties who are committed to protecting your privacy.
Here are some of the third-party services we use that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics: Provides insights into website traffic and user behavior. For more information, see the Google Privacy Policy.
- Advertising Networks: We partner with various advertising networks to display targeted ads. These networks may use cookies to track your browsing activity across different websites.
Managing Cookies
You have the right to control whether or not to accept cookies. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete existing cookies. However, please note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Here are some links to the cookie management settings for popular browsers:
You can also use third-party tools to manage cookies, such as browser extensions that allow you to block tracking cookies. Additionally, you can opt out of targeted advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any updates on our website and indicate the date of the latest revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Guardian Solutions
555 Market Street, Suite 1200
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: (415) 555-0100
Email: [email protected]
Our Data Protection Officer is Ms. Eleanor Vance, who can be reached via the contact details above.
Thank you for trusting Guardian Solutions with your data privacy. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of data protection while ensuring the effectiveness of our gunshot detection technology to keep San Francisco safe.