1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and, in some cases, gather information about how the site is used. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage) KaratShield Secure Vault uses on this website, and the choices available to you.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
Strictly necessary cookies. These are required for the website to function — for example, remembering that you have dismissed the cookie banner, or maintaining session state during a multi-step form submission. The site cannot function properly without these, and they cannot be disabled through our cookie settings.
Analytics cookies. We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website — which pages are viewed, how long visitors stay, and which links are clicked — so we can improve site content and navigation. Data collected through analytics cookies is aggregated and does not directly identify you as an individual.
Preference cookies. These remember choices you've made on the site, such as a dismissed notification, so we don't ask you again on your next visit.
We do not use cookies for third-party advertising or cross-site behavioral tracking.
3. Cookies We Do Not Use for Account Access
Authentication for the client and admin portals (My Account) uses secure server-side session mechanisms rather than long-lived tracking cookies, and is governed separately by the security practices described in our Privacy Policy.
4. How Long Cookies Last
Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser. Persistent cookies, such as those used for analytics, remain on your device for a defined period (typically up to 24 months) or until you delete them manually.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings, including blocking or deleting cookies entirely. Because strictly necessary cookies are required for core site functionality, disabling all cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of this website, such as submitting the contact form. Instructions for managing cookies are available in the help section of most major browsers.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or in applicable law. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
7. Contact Us
Questions about this Cookie Policy can be directed to KaratShield Secure Vault, 181 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5J 2T3, Canada, by phone at +1 647 560 0000, or by email at info@karatshieldsecurevault.com.