Cookie Policy

Last updated: 15th January 2026

Quick Summary

CipherAdvisor uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse website performance, and provide personalised content. You can manage your cookie preferences through our consent banner or by contacting us directly. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites. Cookies enable websites to remember your preferences, improve functionality, and deliver personalised content.

CipherAdvisor uses cookies to enhance your experience on our cybersecurity consultancy website, understand how our services are used, and improve our offerings. We are committed to transparency about our cookie usage and provide you with control over your cookie preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes on our website. Each type serves a specific function in delivering and improving our cybersecurity services and website experience.

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website and cannot be disabled. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.

  • Session management and user authentication
  • Security features and fraud prevention
  • Website functionality and navigation
  • Cookie consent preferences
  • Load balancing and performance optimisation

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our cybersecurity website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website structure, content, and user experience.

  • Google Analytics for website performance measurement
  • Page view tracking and user journey analysis
  • Content effectiveness measurement
  • Website optimisation insights
  • Technical performance monitoring

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages to improve the user experience.

  • Language and regional preferences
  • Customised content delivery
  • User interface preferences
  • Accessibility settings
  • Form data retention for user convenience

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to your interests and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

  • Google Ads for targeted advertising
  • Remarketing to previous website visitors
  • Conversion tracking and attribution
  • Interest-based advertising
  • Social media integration and sharing

Cookie Details

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our cybersecurity website, including their purpose and duration.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
cookie_consent Stores user cookie preferences 1 year Necessary
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours Analytics
_gcl_au Google Ads - conversion tracking 90 days Marketing
_gcl_aw Google Ads - attribution tracking 90 days Marketing
IDE Google Ads - advertising personalisation 2 years Marketing
user_preferences Stores user interface preferences 6 months Functional

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our cybersecurity website are set by third-party services that we use to enhance functionality and provide better service to our users. These third parties may also use cookies for their own purposes.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how our cybersecurity website is used and to improve user experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about website usage, which is then used to compile reports and help us improve our site.

For more information about Google Analytics cookies, please visit: Google Analytics Cookie Usage

Google Ads

We use Google Ads to deliver targeted advertising and measure campaign effectiveness. Google Ads cookies help us understand which advertisements are most effective and allow us to show relevant ads to users who have previously visited our cybersecurity website.

For more information about Google Ads cookies, please visit: Google Ads Privacy Policy

Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to display custom typography on our website. Google Fonts may set cookies to optimise font loading and improve performance. These cookies do not collect personal information but may track basic usage statistics.

How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies on our cybersecurity website. We provide multiple ways to control your cookie preferences to ensure you have full control over your privacy settings.

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. You can access these settings again at any time by clearing your browser cookies or contacting us directly.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these options in the 'options' or 'preferences' menu of your browser. Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific advertising cookies using industry opt-out tools. The Digital Advertising Alliance provides a comprehensive opt-out tool at aboutads.info, and the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance offers similar tools at youronlinechoices.eu.

Google Consent Mode v2

CipherAdvisor implements Google Consent Mode v2, which allows us to respect your cookie preferences whilst still providing essential website functionality. This technology adjusts how Google services behave based on your consent choices, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations whilst maintaining website performance.

When you decline marketing cookies, Google Consent Mode ensures that advertising and analytics cookies are not set, whilst still allowing us to measure basic website performance in an anonymised manner. This approach balances your privacy preferences with our need to maintain and improve our cybersecurity services.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Whilst you can disable cookies, please note that doing so may affect your experience on our cybersecurity website. Some features may not function properly, and you may need to re-enter information or adjust settings each time you visit.

Effects of Disabling Different Cookie Types

  • Necessary Cookies: Cannot be disabled; essential for basic website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: We cannot measure website performance or identify areas for improvement
  • Functional Cookies: Personalisation features and preferences will not be saved
  • Marketing Cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements and we cannot measure campaign effectiveness

Data Protection and Privacy

Our use of cookies is governed by our Privacy Policy and complies with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and transparently.

Cookie data is processed based on your consent or our legitimate interests in providing and improving our cybersecurity services. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences or contacting us directly.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences.

Contact Us

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

CipherAdvisor SARL
Email: privacy@cipheradvisor.pro
Phone: +352 28345585
Address: Rue Chimay 68, 4002 Differdange, Luxembourg

For general inquiries about our cybersecurity services, please contact contact@cipheradvisor.pro. For specific privacy-related questions, please use our dedicated privacy email address above.