Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, and provide analytics information to website operators.

2. How We Use Cookies

PlagShield uses cookies to enhance your experience and provide our services effectively. We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential website functionality and security
• User authentication and session management
• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Improving our services and user experience

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us improve performance and user experience.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience and provide enhanced, personalized features.

3.4 Targeting Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality
• Customer Support Tools: For providing user support services

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be stored for different periods:

5.1 Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted. Our persistent cookies typically expire after:

• Authentication cookies: 30 days
• Preference cookies: 1 year
• Analytics cookies: 2 years

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Set notifications when cookies are being sent

6.2 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Change your preferences at any time through your account settings

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, please note that this may affect your experience:

• You may need to re-enter information more frequently
• Some features may not work properly
• We may not be able to remember your preferences
• Login and authentication may be affected

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: