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Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Minimal tracking by design. As a privacy-focused VPN provider, we use only the cookies that are strictly necessary to operate our website and service. We never use cookies for advertising or invasive tracking.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
At SwissGuard VPN, we take a privacy-first approach to cookies. We only use the minimal set of cookies required to provide you with a secure and functional experience. We do not use cookies for advertising, behavioral tracking, or building user profiles.
2. Cookies We Use
We categorize our cookies into three types. Only essential cookies are required; the others are optional and respect your preferences.
Essential Cookies
RequiredThese cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core features like secure login, session management, and security protections. They cannot be disabled.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your settings and preferences, such as your language choice, theme preference, and cookie consent selection. They enhance your experience but are not strictly required.
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous, aggregate data. We use a privacy-respecting analytics solution that does not track individual users. You can opt out at any time.
3. Cookie Details
The following table lists the specific cookies used on the SwissGuard VPN website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
sg_session | Essential | Maintains your authenticated session so you stay logged in securely. | Session |
sg_csrf | Essential | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks on forms. | Session |
sg_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences. | 1 year |
sg_locale | Preference | Remembers your preferred language setting. | 1 year |
sg_theme | Preference | Stores your light/dark mode preference. | 1 year |
sg_analytics | Analytics | Anonymous page view tracking for improving our website. No personal data is collected. | 30 days |
sg_ref | Analytics | Tracks which page you arrived from to understand traffic sources. Fully anonymous. | 7 days |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We make every effort to minimize third-party cookies on our website. Our payment processor may set their own cookies when you visit the checkout page. These cookies are governed by the respective third party's own cookie policy.
We do not allow any advertising networks or social media trackers to place cookies on our website. We do not participate in any cross-site tracking programs.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You have full control over the cookies stored on your device. Here are the ways you can manage them:
Through Our Website
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can accept or decline optional cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by visiting your account settings or clicking the cookie preferences link in the footer.
Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Privacy" or "Security" section of your browser's preferences. Common options include:
- Viewing and deleting existing cookies.
- Blocking all or certain types of cookies.
- Setting your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set.
- Configuring your browser to automatically delete cookies when you close it.
Important Note
Disabling essential cookies may prevent certain parts of the SwissGuard VPN website from functioning correctly. For example, you may not be able to stay logged in or manage your account if session cookies are blocked.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@swissguard.co
Address: ESCAPE PLAN DEVELOPMENTS FZCO, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This Cookie Policy was last updated on March 7, 2026. See also our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.