Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Bladepool LLC doing business as CFG Ninja ("CFG Ninja," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website audit.cfg.ninja (the "Website"). This policy provides you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use and your choices regarding cookies.

By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should change your browser settings accordingly or discontinue use of our Website.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Recognize you when you return to the website
• Improve your browsing experience
• Analyze how visitors use the website
• Deliver targeted content and advertising

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our Website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the Website cannot function properly.

Examples:

• Authentication cookies: Remember your login status
• Security cookies: Protect against fraudulent activity
• Load balancing cookies: Distribute traffic across our servers

Duration: Session or up to 1 year

Can be disabled: No (required for website functionality)

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. This helps us improve the performance and user experience of our Website.

Examples:

• Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and visitor behavior
• Page load time cookies: Monitor website performance
• Error reporting cookies: Help us identify and fix technical issues

Duration: Up to 2 years

Can be disabled: Yes (via browser settings or our consent manager)

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Examples:

• Language preference cookies: Remember your language selection
• Display preference cookies: Remember your display settings (e.g., dark mode)
• User interface customization cookies: Store your layout preferences

Duration: Up to 1 year

Can be disabled: Yes (but may affect website functionality)

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Examples:

• Third-party advertising cookies: Serve targeted ads from advertising networks
• Retargeting cookies: Show you relevant ads on other websites
• Conversion tracking cookies: Measure ad campaign effectiveness

Duration: Up to 2 years

Can be disabled: Yes (via browser settings or our consent manager)

4. First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

4.1 First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set by CFG Ninja directly and can only be read by our Website. We use first-party cookies for essential functionality, user preferences, and analytics.

4.2 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are set by external services that appear on our Website (such as analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms). These services may use cookies to track your browsing activity across multiple websites.

Third-party services we use include:

• Google Analytics (analytics)
• Social media platforms (sharing and embedding)
• Content delivery networks (performance)
• Customer support platforms (functionality)

5. Specific Cookies Used

Below is a detailed list of cookies that may be set when you visit our Website:

6. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options to manage or disable cookies:

6.1 Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

• Accept All Cookies: Allow all cookies including analytics and advertising
• Essential Only: Only allow cookies necessary for website functionality

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the Website.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View and delete cookies stored on your device
• Block all cookies from all websites
• Block third-party cookies only
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Clear all cookies when you close your browser
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

Browser-Specific Instructions:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific types of cookies using these tools:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: Browser Add-On
• Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out
• Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-Out

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our Website:

• Essential cookies: Disabling these will prevent you from using key features of the Website
• Performance cookies: Disabling these may result in less optimized performance
• Functionality cookies: Disabling these may require you to re-enter preferences on each visit
• Advertising cookies: Disabling these will not reduce the number of ads you see, but they may be less relevant

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Because there is currently no industry-wide standard for recognizing DNT signals, our Website does not respond to DNT browser settings.

However, you can use the cookie management options described above to control tracking on our Website.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or for other reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Cookie Policy on our Website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Displaying a notice on our Website (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

11. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, please visit:

• All About Cookies
• ICO Cookie Guidance
• FTC Online Tracking