1. 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 work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.
How Cookies Work
When you visit our website, our server may send a cookie to your device. Your device stores this cookie and sends it back to our server with each subsequent request. This allows our website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.
Why Websites Use Cookies
Websites use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Understanding how you use the website
- Improving website performance and user experience
- Providing personalized content and advertising
- Ensuring website security and preventing fraud
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies on apolloalarmsystems.com. Below is a detailed explanation of each category and the specific cookies we use.
a) Essential Cookies (Always On)
Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. These cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic website operations.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| session_id |
Manages your session state and keeps you logged in |
Session |
| csrf_token |
Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks |
Session |
| cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preferences |
1 year |
b) Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| language_pref |
Remembers your language preference |
1 year |
| theme_pref |
Stores your display theme preference (light/dark mode) |
1 year |
| login_state |
Keeps you logged in during future visits |
30 days |
| form_data |
Temporarily saves form data to prevent data loss |
24 hours |
c) Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website and services.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| _ga |
Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users |
2 years |
| _ga_* |
Google Analytics - maintains session state |
2 years |
| _gid |
Google Analytics - distinguishes users |
24 hours |
| _gat |
Google Analytics - throttles request rate |
1 minute |
For more information about Google Analytics cookies, please visit: Google Privacy Policy
d) Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user, making them more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| _fbp |
Facebook Pixel - delivers targeted advertising |
3 months |
| fr |
Facebook - remarketing and advertising |
3 months |
| ads_prefs |
Stores advertising preferences |
1 year |
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies on your device. These cookies are controlled by the third-party service provider, not by Apollo Alarm Systems, Inc.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze how our website is used. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect data about your use of our website. For more information about how Google uses data, visit: Google Partner Sites Policy
Facebook Pixel
We may use Facebook Pixel to track conversions and deliver targeted advertising. For more information, visit: Facebook Data Policy
Form Submission Services
We use FormSubmit.co for form handling, which may set cookies for spam prevention and form processing. For more information: FormSubmit Privacy Policy
4. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some features of the website may no longer work properly.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Here's how to access cookie settings in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept All: Accept all cookies, including functional, analytics, and marketing cookies
- Reject All: Accept only essential cookies and reject all optional cookies
- Customize: Choose which types of optional cookies you want to accept
Opt-Out of Google Analytics
You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Opt-Out of Interest-Based Advertising
To opt-out of interest-based advertising from participating companies, visit:
5. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable certain cookies, you may experience some limitations in using our website:
- Essential Cookies Disabled: The website will not function properly, and you may not be able to access certain features or pages
- Functional Cookies Disabled: You will need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit, and some personalized features will not work
- Analytics Cookies Disabled: We will not be able to collect data about your visit, which may affect our ability to improve the website
- Marketing Cookies Disabled: You will continue to see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make significant changes to this policy, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- Display a notification on our website informing you of the changes
- May require you to re-consent to our use of cookies if the changes are material
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.