Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

Helios Vanguard Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (heliosvanguard.com) to enhance your user experience, analyze website performance, and provide personalized content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we employ, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are created by the web server and sent to your browser, where they are stored. Cookies serve various functions, such as remembering your preferences, tracking your activity for analytics purposes, and maintaining session information.

Cookies are not harmful and do not contain viruses or malware. They cannot access other data on your device or personal information unless you have explicitly provided it to the website.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as navigation, form submission, and security. Without necessary cookies, the website may not function properly.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
Session ID	Maintains user session and tracks activity during a single browsing session	Session (expires when browser closes)
CSRF Token	Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks and protects form submissions	Session

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information about page visits, navigation patterns, user behavior, and traffic sources. This data helps us improve the user experience and identify areas for optimization.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics: Tracks unique visitors and page views	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics: Identifies user sessions for analytics reporting	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics: Throttles analytics request rate	1 minute

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language choice, theme preferences, and other user-specific options you select while browsing our website.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
theme_preference	Stores user's preferred website theme or display settings	1 year
language	Stores user's preferred language for website content	1 year

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization features on our website, such as remembering your login status or customizing content based on your preferences.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may use third-party cookies from service providers and partner companies to provide analytics, advertising, or other services. Common third-party providers include:

• Google Analytics: Provides detailed analytics on website traffic and user behavior
• Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): Optimize website performance and speed
• Payment Processors: If applicable, facilitate secure payment transactions

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies for more information about how they handle your data.

5. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Website Functionality: Ensuring the website operates correctly and securely
• User Preferences: Remembering your settings and preferences to enhance your experience
• Analytics and Performance: Understanding how users interact with the website and identifying optimization opportunities
• Security: Protecting against fraud and unauthorized access
• Compliance: Meeting legal and regulatory requirements

6. How to Manage Your Cookies

You have full control over cookies on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

Browser Settings

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

• Block all cookies
• Allow only certain types of cookies
• Delete cookies from your device
• Receive notifications when new cookies are set

Please note that disabling necessary cookies may impair website functionality. For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, consult:

• Google Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and other site permissions

Opt-Out of Analytics

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our website, we may display a cookie consent banner or preference center where you can select which types of cookies you wish to accept or reject.

7. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Our website currently does not respond to or honor DNT signals. However, we respect your choices through our cookie management tools and browser settings.

8. Data Retention

Cookies are retained for varying periods depending on their type and purpose, as outlined in the cookie tables above. You may manually delete cookies from your device at any time through your browser settings.

9. Security

We take security seriously. All cookies containing sensitive information are encrypted and transmitted over secure HTTPS connections. We do not store personal financial information or authentication credentials in client-side cookies.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable law. The "Effective Date" at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie practices or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: