Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website owners. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services operating on that website ("third-party cookies").
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Security — verifies that you have passed the Turnstile CAPTCHA challenge | 30 minutes |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management — distinguishes between humans and automated traffic | 30 minutes |
| sb-*-auth-token | Application | Authentication — maintains your login session if you are a registered user | Session / 1 hour |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve our site performance.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state across page requests | 2 years |
3. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete individual cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from particular websites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. In particular, the Cloudflare Turnstile CAPTCHA used on our contact and case evaluation forms requires cookies to operate.
Browser-Specific Instructions
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the setting of these cookies and recommend that you check the relevant third party's website for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically for the latest information.
6. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please email help@defamationguardlaw.com.