Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and deliver information to website owners.

Types of Cookies by Duration

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help you navigate between pages without losing information.
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits.

First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

• First-Party Cookies: Set by DSC directly when you visit our website. We have full control over these cookies.
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (e.g., Google Analytics). These cookies are governed by the third party's privacy policy.

DSC uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Website Functionality

• Maintaining your session when navigating between pages
• Authenticating admin users and maintaining login state
• Remembering items in form fields (e.g., contact forms, RFP requests)
• Enabling secure access to our compliance platform

Performance and Analytics

• Understanding how visitors use our website (page views, time on site, bounce rate)
• Identifying popular resources and content
• Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Detecting and diagnosing technical issues

User Preferences

• Remembering your cookie consent choices
• Storing display preferences (e.g., font size, theme)
• Maintaining language and region settings

Security

• Preventing fraudulent activity and abuse
• Verifying user identity for admin panel access
• Protecting against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks

We categorize cookies based on their purpose. Below is a breakdown of each category and whether you can control them:

We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device. These services help us analyze website traffic, send emails, and improve user experience. We do not control these third-party cookies, and they are governed by the respective provider's privacy policy.

Google Analytics 4

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual users.

• Cookies Set: _ga, _gid, _ga_*
• Purpose: Analytics and performance monitoring
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

SendGrid (Twilio)

If you receive emails from us, SendGrid may set cookies when you open links in our emails to track email engagement (open rates, click rates).

• Purpose: Email delivery and engagement tracking
• Privacy Policy: Twilio Privacy Policy

Embedded Content

If we embed content from third-party platforms (e.g., YouTube videos, social media posts), those platforms may set cookies. We do not control these cookies.

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

• Accept All Cookies: Allows all cookies (strictly necessary, performance, functional)
• Reject Non-Essential Cookies: Only strictly necessary cookies are enabled
• Customize Preferences: Choose specific cookie categories to enable

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

Browser Cookie Settings

You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Below are instructions for popular browsers:

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. For example:

• Admin users will not be able to log in to the dashboard
• Forms may not remember your input if you navigate away
• We will not be able to track your consent preferences
• Performance analytics will not capture your visit

Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for basic website functionality.

Below is a comprehensive list of cookies that may be set when you use our website:

Note: This list is updated regularly, but the actual cookies set may vary based on your interactions with our website and third-party services.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Post a notice on our homepage for 30 days following significant changes
• Update our cookie consent banner to reflect new cookie categories

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

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