Website: cisanewsletter.com
Effective Date: May 3, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how CISA Newsletter (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses them on cisanewsletter.com, and the choices you have regarding their use.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader context on how we handle your personal data.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve performance, and provide information to the site owner.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies – temporary files that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – files that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.
3. What Cookies We Use
We use a limited number of cookies to keep things running smoothly. Here’s a breakdown:
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. Without them, certain features may not work correctly. They do not track you for marketing purposes.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookie | Maintains your session while browsing | Session (deleted on browser close) |
| Security cookie | Helps protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) | Session |
You cannot opt out of essential cookies while continuing to use the site.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website – for example, which pages are visited most often and whether any errors occur. The data is aggregated and anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Tracks session activity | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and improve your experience on return visits (e.g., remembering a dismissed notice).
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Records your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
3.4 Email Tracking Technologies
Our newsletter emails are delivered via Hostinger Reach and may include a small invisible image called a tracking pixel (also known as a web beacon). When you open one of our emails, this pixel may record:
- That the email was opened
- Your approximate location (based on IP address)
- The type of email client used
This helps us understand engagement with our newsletters. You can prevent email tracking by disabling image loading in your email client settings.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use. These third parties may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control third-party cookies.
You can review the cookie and privacy practices of our providers here:
- Google Analytics Privacy & Terms
- Hostinger Privacy Policy (Hostinger Reach, our email marketing platform)
5. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close the browser
Browser-specific instructions:
| Browser | Cookie Settings |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies |
| Mozilla Firefox | Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data |
| Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data |
| Microsoft Edge | Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions |
Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- General opt-out: Visit youronlinechoices.com or optout.aboutads.info
Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit cisanewsletter.com, you may be presented with a cookie notice or banner. By continuing to use the site after being presented with this notice, or by clicking “Accept,” you consent to our use of non-essential cookies as described in this policy.
You may withdraw or update your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us at the address in Section 8.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. When we do, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Continued use of our website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us at:
CISA Newsletter
📧 socials@cisanewsletter.com
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