Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how SSLWebsites.com ("we", "us", "our"), operated by Tyga.Cloud Ltd (Company No: 14643275), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit or interact with our platform at sslwebsites.com.

SSLWebsites.com is an SSL certificate management platform that enables users to provision, manage, and monitor SSL/TLS certificates for their websites. This Cookie Policy covers cookies set through the web-based dashboard, marketing site, and certificate management interface.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which provide further detail on how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By continuing to use SSLWebsites.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.

Tyga.Cloud Ltd is registered in England and Wales. Our registered office is at Ground Floor, Unit 2 Mallard Court, Mallard Way, Crewe Business Park, Crewe, Cheshire, England, CW1 6ZQ.

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. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, improve performance, and provide information to the website operators. Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, and session context.

In addition to traditional cookies, SSLWebsites.com and similar web platforms may use the following related technologies:

• localStorage: A web storage mechanism that allows websites to store key-value pairs persistently in your browser. Unlike cookies, localStorage data is not sent to the server with every HTTP request. We use localStorage to store your theme preference, authentication tokens, and certain non-sensitive user interface settings.
• sessionStorage: Similar to localStorage, but data stored in sessionStorage is cleared when the browser tab or window is closed. This is used for temporary state management during your browsing session, such as maintaining chat widget sessions.
• Web Beacons (Clear GIFs/Pixel Tags): Tiny, invisible graphic images embedded in web pages or emails. These may be used to track whether a page has been viewed or an email has been opened, and to gather basic usage statistics.

Throughout this policy, when we refer to "cookies", we include all of the above technologies unless otherwise specified.

3. Types of Cookies

3.1 Session Cookies vs Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that are stored on your device only for the duration of your browsing session. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser. SSLWebsites.com uses session cookies primarily for authentication and maintaining your login state as you navigate the certificate management dashboard.

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time (defined by the cookie's expiration date) or until you manually delete them. These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences and recognise you on subsequent visits. Examples include your theme preference stored via localStorage.

3.2 First-Party Cookies vs Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by SSLWebsites.com (i.e., the domain you are visiting). These include our session authentication cookie and functional cookies that are essential to the operation of the platform.

Third-party cookies are set by external services that we integrate with, such as payment processors (Stripe). These cookies are governed by the respective third party's own cookie and privacy policies. Third-party cookies are only loaded on payment pages where Stripe integration is required.

4. Cookie Categories

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of SSLWebsites.com. Without them, core functionality such as user authentication and security protections would not work. You cannot opt out of strictly necessary cookies, as they are required for the platform to function.

• Session Authentication: Our primary session cookie (connect.sid) maintains your authenticated session as you navigate the dashboard. This cookie is backed by a server-side session store, meaning the cookie itself contains only a session identifier rather than any personal data.
• Security: Session cookies help protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and other security threats by verifying that requests originate from authenticated users.
• Certificate Operations: Your session maintains context for certificate provisioning, renewal, and management operations, ensuring secure handling of sensitive certificate data.

4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

SSLWebsites.com does not use analytics cookies. We do not use Google Analytics or any similar third-party analytics tracking services. If we introduce analytics in the future, we will update this policy and seek your consent where required by law.

4.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation. They remember choices you have made (such as your preferred theme or display settings) to provide a more tailored experience.

• Theme Preference: Your light/dark mode preference is stored in localStorage (landing-mode) so that your chosen display theme persists across sessions.
• Authentication Token: A JWT authentication token is stored in localStorage (auth_token) to maintain your authenticated state across page loads without requiring repeated logins.
• User Profile Cache: Basic user profile information is cached in localStorage (user_data) for a responsive dashboard experience.
• Chat Widget Session: The support chat widget maintains its session state in sessionStorage (sc-sid) for the duration of your browser tab.

4.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

SSLWebsites.com does not use marketing or advertising cookies. We do not serve targeted advertisements or participate in ad networks. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and seek your consent where required by law.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

SSLWebsites.com takes a minimal approach to cookies and browser storage. The following table details every cookie and storage mechanism used by our platform:

Please note that the cookies listed above may change over time as we update our platform and integrate new services. We will keep this table up to date and notify you of any material changes.

6. Third-Party Services

SSLWebsites.com integrates with a minimal number of third-party services. The only third-party service that sets cookies on your device is our payment processor.

6.1 Stripe (Payment Processing)

We use Stripe to process subscription payments on the platform. Stripe cookies (__stripe_mid and __stripe_sid) are only loaded on payment pages where Stripe integration is required. These cookies are used for fraud detection, secure payment processing, and regulatory compliance. Stripe operates as an independent data controller for payment-related data. For more information, see Stripe's Privacy Policy and Stripe's Cookie Policy.

6.2 No Other Third-Party Tracking

SSLWebsites.com does not use Google Analytics, Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, or any other third-party advertising or analytics tracking services. We believe in a privacy-first approach and only use third-party cookies where strictly necessary for payment processing.

7. SSL Certificate Platform Cookies

Our SSL certificate management platform uses cookies and local storage specifically to support certificate lifecycle operations:

• Certificate Management Sessions: The connect.sid session cookie maintains your authenticated context during certificate issuance, renewal, and revocation operations. This ensures that long-running operations (such as domain validation) remain associated with your session.
• Authentication Tokens: The auth_token stored in localStorage provides JWT-based authentication for API calls made from the dashboard, ensuring secure communication between your browser and our certificate management backend.
• Dashboard State: User profile data cached in user_data enables a responsive certificate management dashboard without requiring repeated server requests for basic profile information.

These cookies and storage mechanisms are essential for our SSL certificate platform functionality and cannot be disabled while using our services.

8. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to control and manage cookies on your device. Because SSLWebsites.com uses only strictly necessary and functional cookies (with no analytics or advertising cookies), there is no cookie consent banner to manage. However, you can control cookies through the following methods:

8.1 Browser Settings

You can manage cookies directly through your browser's privacy and security settings:

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

Please be aware that disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of SSLWebsites.com, particularly the strictly necessary cookies required for authentication and certificate management.

8.2 Clearing localStorage and sessionStorage

Because we use localStorage and sessionStorage for functional purposes, you may wish to clear these separately from cookies. To do this:

• Open your browser's Developer Tools (usually by pressing F12 or right-clicking the page and selecting "Inspect").
• Navigate to the "Application" tab (Chrome/Edge) or "Storage" tab (Firefox).
• Under "Local Storage" or "Session Storage", find the entries for sslwebsites.com and delete individual keys or clear all storage for the site.

Alternatively, most browsers allow you to clear all site data (including cookies, localStorage, and sessionStorage) through their standard "Clear browsing data" function.

9. GDPR and Legal Compliance

9.1 Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), we rely on the following legal bases for our use of cookies:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are exempt from the consent requirement under PECR Regulation 6(4), as they are essential for the provision of the service you have requested (e.g., authentication, session management).
• Functional Cookies: For functional cookies that enhance your experience (such as theme preferences), we rely on legitimate interest, as these cookies support the service you have requested and do not track you across third-party sites.
• Payment Processing Cookies: Stripe's fraud prevention cookies are necessary for the secure processing of payments and are exempt from consent requirements as they are essential for the transaction you have initiated.

9.2 Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR (where applicable), you have the following rights in relation to any personal data collected through cookies:

• Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, including data collected via cookies.
• Right to Rectification: You may request that we correct any inaccurate personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: Where processing is based on consent or contract, you may request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your personal data, particularly for direct marketing or profiling purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your cookies and localStorage.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@tyga.cloud. We will respond within 30 days as required by GDPR Article 12.

9.3 CCPA Compliance (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). SSLWebsites.com does not sell personal information collected through cookies. You have the right to know what personal information is collected about you, to request deletion of your personal information, and to be free from discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights. For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, changes in the law, or updates to our platform and third-party integrations. When we make changes to this policy:

• The "Effective Date" at the top of this page will be updated to reflect the date of the most recent revision.
• For material changes (such as the introduction of new cookie categories or significant changes to third-party integrations), we will provide prominent notice on our website.
• If the changes require renewed consent under applicable law, we will reset the cookie consent mechanism so that you are prompted to review and accept the updated policy.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of SSLWebsites.com after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

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