Last Updated: 04/122025
1. Introduction
General Defense Corp (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on https://generaldefense.com/ to enhance functionality, comply with legal obligations, and analyze site traffic in accordance with:
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U.S. State Laws:
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California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
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Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
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International Standards:
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EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
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ePrivacy Directive
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2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They enable:
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Essential operations (e.g., secure login for ITAR-restricted areas).
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Performance tracking (e.g., page load times).
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Compliance (e.g., recording consent preferences).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Lifespan |
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| Strictly Necessary | Required for core functionality (e.g., form submissions, ITAR access controls). | Session cookies, security tokens. | Session |
| Analytics | Anonymized traffic analysis (no personal data). | Google Analytics 4 (IP anonymization). | 1-2 years |
| Security | Prevents fraud and unauthorized access to defense-related content. | reCAPTCHA, CSRF tokens. | 24 hours |
We do not use advertising or social media cookies.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Limited third-party tools may set cookies, including:
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Google Analytics 4: Anonymized data only (configured to comply with CCPA/GDPR).
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Cloudflare: Security cookies to mitigate DDoS attacks.
We restrict third-party access to ITAR-controlled data.
5. Your Cookie Choices
A. Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to:
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Block/all cookies (via settings).
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Delete existing cookies.
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ITAR access gates.
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Contact form functionality.
B. Opt-Out Tools
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Google Analytics: Opt-out browser add-on.
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CCPA/GDPR Consent Banner: Manage preferences via our cookie consent tool.
6. Data Retention
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Session cookies: Expire when you close your browser.
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Persistent cookies: Automatically delete after 1-2 years (unless refreshed).
Raw analytics data is purged after 14 months (Google Analytics default).
7. Special Considerations for Defense Clients
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ITAR-restricted areas: Use additional security cookies (e.g., JWT tokens) to verify U.S. Person status.
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Export-controlled content: Access logs (including IP/cookie data) are retained per ITAR §122.5 (5-year recordkeeping).
8. Policy Updates
We will notify users of material changes via:
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A banner on the website.
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Email (for registered accounts).
9. Contact Us
For cookie-related inquiries:
Email: privacy@generaldefense.com
Phone: [+1 (XXX) XXX-XXXX]