Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit them.

Cookies help websites:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how visitors use the site
• Protect against spam and abuse
• Improve website performance and user experience

Ubuntu Guard uses a minimal number of cookies. Here's what we use and why:

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration
Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat)	Tracks page visits and user behavior on quiz page for conversion analysis	Up to 2 years
Google reCAPTCHA (Multiple cookies)	Protects forms from spam and automated abuse	6 months

In addition to cookies, we use browser localStorage to save tool preferences locally on your device. This data never leaves your browser.

What we store in localStorage:

• Password generator settings (length, character types)
• Progress on privacy setup guides
• 2FA tutorial completion status
• Tool customization preferences

You can clear localStorage at any time through your browser settings or by using the "Reset Progress" buttons in our tools.

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics on quiz page):

• Understand how effective our security assessment quiz is
• Track conversion rates for service enquiries
• Identify which content helps users most
• Improve the user experience based on behavior data

Security Cookies (Google reCAPTCHA):

• Prevent automated spam submissions on contact forms
• Protect against bot attacks and abuse
• Ensure genuine users can access our services

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

Google Analytics:

• Used on quiz page only (not site-wide)
• Subject to Google's Privacy Policy
• Collects anonymized usage data
• Can be blocked via browser settings or opt-out tools

Google reCAPTCHA:

• Required for form spam protection
• Subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms
• May analyze device and behavior data

Google Fonts:

• Loads fonts from Google's servers
• May set cookies and process IP addresses
• Subject to Google's Privacy Policy

You have several options to control or disable cookies:

Browser Settings:

• Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Set cookie preferences 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 > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Google Analytics Opt-Out:

• Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Use privacy-focused browsers with built-in tracking protection

Privacy Extensions:

• uBlock Origin (blocks trackers and ads)
• Privacy Badger (blocks invisible trackers)
• Cookie AutoDelete (auto-removes cookies)

If you disable cookies on our website:

What Still Works:

• All website content and blog articles
• Free tools (password generator, privacy guides)
• Contact forms (via Web3Forms, which doesn't require cookies)
• Navigation and browsing

What May Not Work:

• Form spam protection (reCAPTCHA may fail)
• Tool preferences won't be saved (if localStorage is disabled)
• We won't be able to track site improvements via analytics

We comply with South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and EU GDPR standards regarding cookies:

• We use minimal, necessary cookies only
• We provide clear information about cookie usage
• We offer ways to opt-out and control cookies
• We don't use cookies for invasive tracking or profiling
• Analytics data is used to improve services, not for marketing

As a cybersecurity company, we prioritize privacy:

• Plausible Analytics is our primary analytics tool - it's cookieless, privacy-first, and GDPR/POPIA compliant
• Google Analytics is only used on one page (quiz) for specific conversion tracking
• We don't use advertising cookies or tracking pixels
• We don't share cookie data with third parties for marketing
• We regularly audit and minimize our cookie usage

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

Any changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

If we make significant changes, we'll notify users via email or a prominent website notice.

If you have questions about our use of cookies or browser storage: