Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 16, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to website owners, and enhance user experience.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
2. How We Use Cookies
SECdirect uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Keep you logged in and maintain your session
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our platform and improve our services
- Protect against fraud and enhance security
- Deliver relevant content and marketing messages
- Analyze website traffic and performance
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary
Required for the website to function and cannot be disabled
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_token | Authentication and session management | Session |
| csrf_token | Security and CSRF protection | Session |
Functional
Enable enhanced functionality and personalization
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Store user settings and preferences | 1 year |
| language | Remember language selection | 1 year |
Analytics
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguish users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguish users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttle request rate | 1 minute |
Marketing
Track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| marketing_consent | Store marketing consent preference | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies to provide functionality or analyze usage. These include:
- Google Analytics
To understand how visitors interact with our website and improve user experience
- Authentication Providers
To enable secure login and authentication services
- Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)
To deliver website content efficiently and improve performance
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Set exceptions for specific websites
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website and limit your ability to use certain features.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices and provide multiple ways to control cookie usage.
7. Mobile Devices
If you access our platform through a mobile device, you can manage tracking and cookie preferences through your device settings. Mobile operating systems typically provide options to limit ad tracking and manage app permissions.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date.
9. More Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.
To learn more about cookies in general, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@secdirect.io
SECdirect, LLC
1302 Waugh Drive #933
Houston, TX 77019