Cookie Policy

Cookies vs. Malware (We Use the Legal Ones)

As former blackhats, we know the difference between legitimate tracking and malicious spying. IASECURITY uses cookies responsibly - think of them as authorized beacons rather than backdoor implants.

Types of Tracking Deployed

Essential Cookies (Mission Critical)

• Keeps you logged into our systems (like maintaining shell access)
• CSRF protection and authentication validation
• Remembers if you prefer English or Spanish
• Routes your traffic to the right server cluster

Analytics Cookies (Intelligence Gathering)

• Monitors page views and user behavior patterns
• Measures site speed and error rates
• Analyzes how visitors become clients
• Records where users click and scroll (anonymized)

Marketing Cookies (Targeted Campaigns)

• Shows you relevant security content across the web
• Tracks engagement with our content
• Identifies which channels bring quality leads

Third-Party Trackers (Our Allies)

We partner with these legitimate services (no sketchy ad networks):

• Website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
• B2B targeting for security professionals
• CRM integration and lead scoring
• Security monitoring and DDoS protection

Cookie Lifespan (Persistence Mechanisms)

• Deleted when you close your browser (temporary access)
• Last up to 2 years for preferences and analytics
• 24-hour expiration for maximum protection
• 30-90 days for campaign effectiveness

Your Control Panel (Admin Access)

Unlike malware, you have full control over our tracking:

• Disable cookies entirely (may break functionality)
• Allow essential, block marketing cookies
• No persistent tracking when browsing privately
• Clear all stored data anytime you want

Opt-Out Instructions (Extraction Methods)

To disable specific tracking (step-by-step removal):

• Install browser extension or use Google's opt-out tool
• Adjust ad preferences in your LinkedIn account
• Email us at privacy@ia-security.io for manual removal
• Block all third-party cookies in browser settings

Updates to This Policy (Version Control)

When we modify our tracking methods:

• Major changes sent to registered users
• Prominent notice for 30 days after updates
• Previous versions archived for transparency

Contact Our Privacy Team

Questions about cookies? Want to report tracking issues? Our privacy team is standing by: