Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 13.01.2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how pentestnet.com ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences (e.g., login, language, and display settings) over time, enhancing your browsing experience. Cookies can be "session" or "persistent." Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. They enable core features like user authentication and account management.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. They help us improve the website's functionality.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make (e.g., language or region preferences) to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.
- Analytics Cookies: We use cookies from third-party services like Google Analytics to understand user behavior and improve our services.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver relevant ads to you based on your interests and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device. These third parties include:
- Google Analytics: For website usage analysis. See Google's Cookie Policy for details.
- Advertising Partners: To display relevant advertisements based on your browsing behavior.
5. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the proper functioning of our website.
- Improve user experience by remembering preferences.
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior.
- Deliver personalized content and targeted advertising.
- Ensure security and prevent fraudulent activity.
6. Your Consent
When you visit our website, we request your consent to use non-essential cookies via a cookie banner. You can manage your preferences at any time through the cookie settings available on our website.
7. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in the following ways:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to delete or block cookies. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Cookie Settings: Use our website's cookie management tool to adjust your preferences.
- Opt-Out Tools: Use tools like Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out to manage advertising cookies.
8. Data Protection and Privacy
Cookies may collect personal data, which we process in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We ensure that all personal data collected through cookies is securely stored and processed in compliance with GDPR.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the "Effective Date" will be updated accordingly. Material changes may be communicated via email or a notice on our website.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at privacy@pentestnet.com.