1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They allow sites to remember information about your session, such as login status and preferences. Cookies may be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (stored until they expire or you delete them). We also use similar technologies such as local storage and pixel tags.
2. Cookies We Use
We categorize our cookies into three types:
- Essential: Required for authentication, security, and core functionality. These cannot be disabled without breaking the Service.
- Analytics: Help us understand how visitors interact with AllyShield so we can improve the experience. Data is aggregated and anonymized.
- Third-Party: Set by integrated services such as Intercom (support) and Stripe (payments) to provide their functionality.
See the full cookie table below for details on each cookie.
3. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Common paths:
- 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
Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using key features of the Service such as signing in or saving scan configurations.
4. Cookie Consent
When you first visit AllyShield, a consent banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Essential cookies are always active because they are necessary for the Service to function. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the site footer. We honor Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals by disabling analytics cookies when DNT is enabled.
5. Cookie Table
| Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| allyshield_session | Essential | Session | Maintains your authenticated session across page loads. |
| allyshield_auth_token | Essential | 7 days | Stores a secure token to keep you signed in between visits. |
| allyshield_prefs | Essential | 1 year | Remembers your UI preferences such as theme and language. |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics unique user identifier for aggregate usage statistics. |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics session identifier for page-view tracking. |
| _ga_XXXXXXXX | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics measurement ID cookie for event tracking. |
| intercom-id-* | Third-Party | 9 months | Intercom messenger identifier for customer support. |
| stripe_mid | Third-Party | 1 year | Stripe fraud-prevention identifier used during checkout. |
6. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:
- Privacy inquiries: privacy@allyshield.net
- Data Protection Officer: dpo@allyshield.net