Cookie Policy

    Learn about the cookies and tracking technologies we use

    COOKIE POLICY

    MONARCH DEFENDER LLC

    Effective Date: 11/15/2025 Last Updated: 11/15/2025

    1. INTRODUCTION

    This Cookie Policy explains how Monarch Defender LLC ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at monarchdefender.com (the "Service"). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

    This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

    2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

    Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

    Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Monarch Defender LLC) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).

    3. WHY DO WE USE COOKIES?

    We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons:

    • Essential functionality: Some cookies are required for technical reasons for our Service to operate
    • Performance and analytics: We use cookies to analyze how visitors use our website and monitor website performance
    • Marketing: We use cookies to make advertising messages more relevant to you and your interests
    • Personalization: We use cookies to remember your preferences and provide a customized experience

    4. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

    4.1 Essential Cookies

    These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features.

    Purpose: Website functionality, user authentication, security

    Duration: Session and persistent

    Can be disabled: No (required for basic website functionality)

    Examples:

    • Session management cookies
    • Authentication cookies
    • Security cookies
    • Load balancing cookies

    4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

    These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

    Purpose: Website analytics, performance monitoring, user behavior analysis

    Duration: Typically 2 years

    Can be disabled: Yes

    Third-party services we use:

    • Google Analytics: Tracks website usage, traffic sources, and user behavior
    • Google Tag Manager: Manages tracking codes and marketing tags

    4.3 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

    These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising that is more likely to be of interest to you.

    Purpose: Targeted advertising, marketing campaign tracking, social media integration

    Duration: Varies (typically 30 days to 2 years)

    Can be disabled: Yes

    Third-party services we use:

    • Google Ads: Tracks conversions and enables remarketing
    • Facebook Pixel: Enables social media advertising and tracking
    • LinkedIn Insight Tag: Professional network advertising and analytics

    4.4 Functional Cookies

    These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

    Purpose: User preferences, customization, enhanced features

    Duration: Varies (typically 30 days to 1 year)

    Can be disabled: Yes (may affect website functionality)

    Examples:

    • Language preferences
    • Theme settings
    • Form data retention
    • Live chat functionality

    5. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

    Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We have no control over these cookies and they are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

    5.1 Google Services

    5.2 Social Media Platforms

    5.3 Other Third-Party Services

    • Live Chat Providers: Various customer service platforms
    • Payment Processors: Secure transaction processing
    • CDN Services: Content delivery and website performance

    6. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES

    You have several options for managing cookies:

    6.1 Browser Settings

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

    • View cookies: See what cookies are stored on your device
    • Delete cookies: Remove existing cookies from your device
    • Block cookies: Prevent new cookies from being set
    • Manage preferences: Choose which types of cookies to allow

    Note: Disabling certain cookies may limit the functionality of our website.

    6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

    • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
    • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
    • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
    • Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and stored data

    6.3 Opt-Out Tools

    You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using these tools:

    6.4 Mobile Device Settings

    For mobile devices, you can manage cookies and tracking through:

    • iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
    • Android: Settings > Privacy > Ads

    7. COOKIE CONSENT

    When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:

    • Accept all cookies: Allow all cookies and tracking technologies
    • Reject non-essential cookies: Only allow essential cookies
    • Customize settings: Choose specific types of cookies to allow

    You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

    • Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
    • Using your browser settings to manage cookies
    • Contacting us directly with your preferences

    8. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

    We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:

    • Posting the updated policy on our website
    • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
    • Providing notice through our website or email (for significant changes)

    9. INTERNATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

    9.1 European Union (GDPR)

    If you are located in the EU, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements for cookie consent and data protection.

    9.2 California (CCPA)

    California residents have specific rights regarding cookies and tracking under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

    9.3 Other Jurisdictions

    We comply with applicable privacy and cookie laws in all jurisdictions where we operate.

    10. CONTACT US

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

    Email: [email protected]

    Phone: +1 (847) 961-2392

    Mail: Monarch Defender LLC, 253 Commerce Drive Grayslake, IL 60030

    For technical questions about cookies or to exercise your privacy rights, you can also contact our Data Protection Officer at the same email address.

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