This Cookie Policy applies to watchdogsecurity.io and related public marketing pages. It explains how WatchDog Security Technologies Inc. uses cookies and similar technologies on those pages.
For our main privacy practices, see our Privacy Policy. For service-specific context, see the Marketing Site Privacy Notice.
01.How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to keep the website secure and functioning properly, remember consent choices and site preferences, understand website performance and usage patterns, and support public-site features such as embedded scheduling or chat tools where enabled.
Some technologies are strictly necessary for the site to operate. Others are used only where permitted and, where required by law, only after consent.
02.Categories of Cookies and Similar Technologies
| Category | Purpose | Typical Status |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | security, load balancing, bot mitigation, consent storage, basic site functionality | always active because they are required for the site to function |
| Analytics / performance | aggregated site traffic, page usage, and performance measurement | enabled only where permitted and, where required, after consent |
| Embedded communications or booking tools | chat widgets, meeting schedulers, and similar third-party public-site features | loaded only when enabled and, where required, after consent |
03.Public-Site Cookies and Technologies
The following cookies and technologies may be set on watchdogsecurity.io:
| Technology | Provider | Purpose | Loading Behavior |
|---|---|---|---|
__cf_bm, cf_clearance, __cfruid | Cloudflare | edge security, bot mitigation, abuse prevention, site reliability | strictly necessary; always active |
cmplz_*, complianz_* | Complianz | recording consent choices and managing cookie preferences | strictly necessary for consent management; always active |
_ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | understanding public-site traffic and performance | blocked until consent where required |
| Intercom cookies | Intercom | public-site chat and communications on watchdogsecurity.io only | blocked until consent where required |
| Calendly cookies | Calendly | public booking or meeting scheduling | blocked until consent where required |
| WordPress session cookies | WordPress | content delivery, forms, and basic website operation | essential elements remain active; optional features are consent-dependent |
Cookie or local-storage names can change over time as vendors update their services.
04.Consent and Control
Where required by law, we request consent before setting or accessing non-essential cookies or similar technologies on public marketing pages. You can manage your choices through the Complianz cookie banner when available.
Blocking or withdrawing consent for non-essential technologies may affect certain public-site features, such as embedded chat or meeting-booking tools, but it should not prevent access to essential public pages.
05.Scope — What This Policy Does Not Cover
This Cookie Policy applies only to watchdogsecurity.io and related public marketing pages. It does not cover:
app.watchdogsecurity.io— see the Application Privacy Noticehub.watchdogsecurity.io— see the Partner Hub Privacy Noticeusewatchdog.com— see the Proposal Workflow Privacy Noticefreecompliancequiz.com— see the Free Compliance Quiz Privacy Notice
Those services may rely on authentication, security, session, or product-operation technologies rather than public-site marketing cookies. By signing up for or using those services, you agree to the applicable privacy notices and the main Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not create an account or use the relevant service.
06.Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect legal, operational, or technical changes. When we do, we will revise the lastUpdated date above.
07.Contact
For privacy or cookie questions, contact privacy@watchdogsecurity.io.
Have questions?
Our Privacy Officer is here to help clarify any points of this policy.
