Cookie Policy

1. INTRODUCTION

This Cookie Policy explains how Star Guard Review ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website starguardreview.com (the "Website").

If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings or discontinue use of our Website.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

2.1 Definition

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit.

2.2 How Cookies Work

When you visit our Website:

1. Your browser requests content from our server
2. Our server sends the webpage along with cookie files
3. Cookies are stored on your device by your browser
4. On future visits, your browser sends the cookies back to our server
5. This allows us to recognize you and provide a better experience

2.3 Types of Cookie Storage

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

We use the following categories of cookies on our Website:

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

Purpose: Enable core website functionality that cannot work without them.

What They Do:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember items in your cart
• Enable secure account access
• Ensure website security
• Route traffic to appropriate servers
• Remember your privacy preferences

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Collect information about how you use our Website to help us improve it.

What They Do:

• Track which pages you visit
• Measure how long you stay on pages
• Monitor website traffic and user behavior
• Identify popular content and features
• Detect errors and performance issues
• Provide aggregate statistics

Examples:

• Google Analytics - Website traffic analysis
• Vercel Analytics - Performance monitoring and metrics

Can You Disable Them? Yes - these are optional cookies. Blocking them will not affect core website functionality.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Purpose: Enhance your experience by remembering your choices and preferences.

What They Do:

• Remember your language preference
• Store your location/region
• Remember your layout preferences
• Personalize content based on your interests
• Remember form data you've entered
• Provide enhanced features

Can You Disable Them? Yes - disabling them means you'll need to re-enter preferences on each visit.

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

Purpose: Deliver relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness.

What They Do:

• Track your interests based on browsing behavior
• Show you relevant ads on our Website and other websites
• Limit how many times you see the same ad
• Measure effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Track conversions (e.g., from ad to signup)

Examples:

• Google Ads - Display targeted advertisements
• Facebook Pixel - Track conversions and retarget ads
• LinkedIn Insight Tag - B2B advertising and analytics

Can You Disable Them? Yes - you'll still see ads, but they won't be personalized.

3.5 Social Media Cookies

Purpose: Enable sharing and social media features.

What They Do:

• Allow you to share content on social media
• Track whether you clicked on social buttons
• Display social media feeds
• Enable "Like" and "Share" functionality

Can You Disable Them? Yes - disabling them removes social sharing buttons. You can still manually share by copying URLs.

4. SIMILAR TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

In addition to cookies, we use other tracking technologies:

4.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)

Small, transparent images embedded in web pages and emails that track whether you opened an email, which links you clicked, and page views.

4.2 Local Storage

Storage mechanism in your browser that stores larger amounts of data than cookies. Used to store user preferences, cache data for faster performance, and enhance functionality.

4.3 Session Storage

Temporary storage during your browsing session that is automatically cleared when you close your browser.

4.4 Device Fingerprinting

Collecting information about your device configuration (browser type, operating system, screen resolution, etc.) for fraud prevention, security, and analytics.

5. COOKIE DETAILS

5.1 First-Party Cookies

Set by Star Guard Review (our domain: starguardreview.com) for essential website functionality, your preferences and settings, and analytics about website usage.

5.2 Third-Party Cookies

Set by external services and partners for analytics, advertising, social media integration, and payment processing. We don't have direct control over these cookies.

6. YOUR COOKIE CHOICES AND CONTROLS

You have several options to control and manage cookies:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Delete cookies after each session
• Receive notification before cookies are stored
• Delete all cookies currently stored

How to Manage Cookies in Popular Browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services

6.2 Third-Party Opt-Outs

Google Analytics:

Install Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Advertising Cookies:

• Digital Advertising Alliance: aboutads.info/choices
• Network Advertising Initiative: networkadvertising.org/choices
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: youronlinechoices.eu

6.3 Do Not Track (DNT)

Currently, there is no industry-wide standard for DNT. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. Use cookie controls described above instead.

6.4 Mobile Device Settings

• iOS: Settings → Privacy → Advertising → Limit Ad Tracking
• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

7. CONSEQUENCES OF DISABLING COOKIES

8. COOKIES AND CHILDREN

Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian, please monitor your child's internet usage and use parental control software. Contact us if you believe we've collected information from a child under 13.

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Cookie data may be transferred to and stored in the United States and locations where our service providers operate (Google, Facebook, etc.).

By using our Website, you consent to international transfer of cookie data and processing in countries with different data protection laws.

GDPR Compliance (European Users)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with GDPR cookie consent requirements. We obtain explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies, and you can withdraw consent at any time.

10. COOKIES AND SECURITY

How We Protect Cookie Data

• Encryption of sensitive cookie data
• Secure transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure cookie attributes (HttpOnly, Secure flags)
• Regular security audits

Your Responsibility

To protect your cookie data, use strong passwords, don't share your device with untrusted people, log out when using shared computers, and keep your browser updated.

11. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our use of cookies, new technologies, or changes in applicable laws.

Material changes will be notified via email or prominent notice on our Website. Changes become effective immediately upon posting.

12. CONTACT US

If you have questions about our use of cookies:

Response Time: We aim to respond within 5-7 business days.

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