1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Aegis Exchange ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at aegisexchange.com (the "Site"). This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
2. 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 provide information to the website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser until they expire or you delete them. Session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your browser.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes, including:
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. These include:
- Authentication cookies to identify you once you have logged in
- Security cookies that help maintain the security of our Site
- Essential functionality cookies that remember your preferences
3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors navigate the Site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous. These include:
- Google Analytics cookies to analyze Site usage
- Performance monitoring cookies to ensure the Site operates optimally
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers. These include:
- Cookies that remember your preferences (such as language or region)
- Cookies that remember form information
- Cookies used for our interactive globe feature and vendor map
3.4 Targeting & Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our Site by our advertising partners, if any. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. These include:
- Cookies for targeted advertising (if applicable)
- Social media cookies for sharing content
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our website. These include:
- Analytics providers (like Google Analytics)
- Map and globe functionality providers
- External content providers (if any)
We do not control these third-party cookies. You can check the third party's website for more information about these cookies and how to manage them.
5. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org or www.aboutcookies.org.
Browser Settings
- Chrome: Menu > Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Edge: Menu > Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions
- Firefox: Menu > Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Opera: Settings > Advanced > Privacy & security > Cookies
Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our Site. If you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not be available, and some pages may not display properly.
6. Specific Cookies We Use
| Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Expiry |
| auth_token |
Aegis Exchange |
Authentication and session management |
30 days |
| PHPSESSID |
PHP |
Session identification |
Session |
| globe_preferences |
Aegis Exchange |
Stores globe view preferences |
90 days |
| threat_level_toggle |
Aegis Exchange |
Remembers threat level display preference |
90 days |
| selected_services |
Aegis Exchange |
Remembers service filter selections |
30 days |
| _ga |
Google Analytics |
Distinguishes users for analytics |
2 years |
| _gid |
Google Analytics |
Distinguishes users for analytics |
24 hours |
7. Web Beacons, Pixels, and Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies like web beacons (sometimes called "tracking pixels" or "clear gifs") and local storage. Web beacons are tiny graphics files that contain a unique identifier that enable us to recognize when someone has visited our Site. This allows us, for example, to monitor the traffic patterns of users from one page within our Site to another and to understand whether you have come to our Site from an online advertisement displayed on a third-party website.
Local storage, such as HTML5 localStorage and IndexedDB, provides similar functionality to cookies but can store larger amounts of data and are persistent. We use local storage to enhance your experience on our site, such as saving your globe view preferences or service filter selections.
8. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. These features are not yet uniform, so we currently do not respond to such signals.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes.
