Cookies Policy
Last updated: May 22, 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
How We Use Cookies
ToughSpire Systems uses cookies to enhance your experience on our website, understand how our site is used, and remember your preferences. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential website functionality
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Understanding how you interact with our website
- Improving website performance and user experience
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.
Examples:
- Cookie consent preferences
- Session management
- Form data persistence
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples:
- Language preferences
- Region selection
- Service selections
Duration: Up to 1 year
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and the services we offer.
Examples:
- Page visit tracking
- Time spent on pages
- Navigation patterns
Duration: Up to 2 years
Note: We do not currently use third-party analytics services, but may implement them in the future. You will be notified of any changes through our cookie banner.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Essential | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains your session state across pages | Essential | Session |
| selected_service | Remembers your selected service when filling forms | Functional | Session |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver relevant content. Third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties.
Currently, we do not use third-party cookies for advertising purposes. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and provide you with the option to opt out.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored and remembered for future visits.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Important: Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website. Some features may not function properly without cookies.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. We respect DNT signals and will not track your browsing activity when DNT is enabled.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use browser local storage to save certain preferences and settings. Local storage works similarly to cookies but allows us to store more data. The data stored in local storage is only accessible by our website and is not transmitted to our servers.
You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or by clearing your browsing data.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
More Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].
Useful Resources
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit: