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Cookie Policy

Effective date: 20 April 2026
Last updated: 20 April 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how 7Security GmbH ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit http://localhost.
It explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy and your selected preferences.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
Cookies help websites function properly, remember your preferences, improve user experience, analyse website traffic, and support marketing activities.
Some cookies are essential for the operation of the website, while others require your consent.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled.
They are used to:

  • Maintain website security

  • Prevent fraud

  • Process form submissions

  • Manage user sessions

  • Store your cookie preferences

Legal basis: Legitimate Interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)

3.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies improve your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and enabling additional website features.
These cookies may be used to:

  • Remember website preferences

  • Support embedded scheduling tools

  • Improve website functionality

These cookies are optional and require your consent where applicable.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.
They allow us to collect information such as:

  • Pages viewed

  • Time spent on pages

  • Navigation paths

  • Device type

  • Browser type

  • Approximate location

  • Traffic sources

This information is aggregated and helps us improve our website and services.
We currently use:

  • Google Analytics 4

  • Microsoft Clarity

Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)

3.4 Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies help us understand the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and display more relevant advertisements.
They may be used to:

  • Measure campaign performance

  • Deliver personalized advertising

  • Enable remarketing and retargeting

  • Measure conversions

We currently use:

  • Google Ads

  • Meta (Facebook) Pixel — used to measure and retarget across Facebook and Instagram

  • LinkedIn Ads / LinkedIn Insight Tag — used to measure ad performance and retarget on LinkedIn

Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)

4. Third-Party Services

Some features of our website rely on trusted third-party service providers.
These providers may process personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Services used on our website may include:

  • Google Analytics

  • Google Ads

  • Meta (Facebook) Pixel

  • Microsoft Clarity

  • LinkedIn Ads / LinkedIn Insight Tag

  • Calendly

  • NetHunt CRM

  • Zapier

  • Cloudflare

5. Cookie Retention

Cookies remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose.

  • Session Cookies — Deleted when the browser is closed

  • Functional Cookies — Up to 12 months

  • Analytics Cookies — Up to 24 months

  • Marketing Cookies — Up to 24 months

  • Cookie Consent Preferences — Up to 12 months

6. Managing Cookies

When you first visit our website, you are presented with a Cookie Banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Manage your cookie preferences

You may change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" available on our website.
You can also delete or block cookies through your browser settings.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

7. International Data Transfers

Some of the third-party providers we use may process personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are implemented, including:

  • European Commission Adequacy Decisions

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • Other safeguards permitted under the GDPR

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices.
The latest version will always be available on this page.

9. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
7Security GmbH
Hiessgasse 12/3, 1030 Vienna, Austria
Registration Number: FN561824m
VAT Number: ATU77298229
Website: http://localhost
Email: contact@7sec.com

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