🍪 Cookie Notice
We use minimal cookies for essential functions only. Unlike scammers who track everything you do, we actually respect your privacy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device to remember information about your visit. They're like digital sticky notes that help websites function properly and remember your preferences.
Think of them as the internet's way of remembering things, except we use them responsibly instead of selling your data to advertisers.
How We Use Cookies
PhishDestroy uses cookies for essential website functions only. We don't use tracking cookies for advertising or sell your data to third parties. Our cookies serve legitimate purposes:
- Maintaining security and preventing abuse
- Analyzing website traffic for improvement
- Ensuring proper website functionality
- Remembering your preferences (if any)
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
Essential Cookies
- Required for basic website functionality
- Enable security features
- Cannot be disabled without breaking the site
- Do not track personal information
Analytics Cookies
- Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Collect anonymous statistics
- Help us improve our services
- Do not identify individual users
Security Cookies
- Protect against malicious activities
- Prevent automated abuse
- Maintain session security
- Help us identify threats
Cookies We Don't Use
We explicitly do NOT use:
- Advertising or marketing cookies
- Social media tracking cookies
- Cross-site tracking technologies
- Behavioral profiling cookies
- Third-party data collection cookies
We're not in the business of stalking you across the internet like some websites do.
Third-Party Cookies
We may use minimal third-party services that set their own cookies:
- GitHub: For open-source project integration
- Telegram: For threat reporting functionality
- Analytics providers: For anonymous usage statistics
These third parties have their own cookie policies, which we recommend you review.
Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Essential cookies: Retained for up to 1 year
- Analytics cookies: Retained for up to 2 years
- Security cookies: Retained as long as necessary for protection
Managing Your Cookies
You have control over cookies:
Browser Settings
- Block all cookies (may break website functionality)
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete existing cookies
- Set cookie preferences per website
Opt-Out Options
- Disable analytics cookies through your browser
- Use browser privacy modes
- Contact us to opt out of non-essential cookies
Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, similar technologies may be used:
- Local storage for essential functions
- Device identifiers for security
- App-specific storage for preferences
You can manage these through your device settings or browser preferences.
International Considerations
For users in different regions:
- EU users: We comply with GDPR cookie requirements
- UK users: We follow PECR regulations
- California users: Covered under CCPA provisions
- Other regions: We respect local privacy laws
Cookie Security
We protect our cookies with:
- Secure transmission (HTTPS)
- HttpOnly flags where appropriate
- SameSite restrictions
- Regular security reviews
- Minimal data collection
Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this cookie policy to reflect:
- Changes in our website functionality
- New legal requirements
- Improvements in technology
- User feedback and requests
We will notify users of significant changes through our website.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Know what cookies we use and why
- Control non-essential cookie usage
- Request deletion of your cookie data
- Object to certain types of tracking
- Receive this information in accessible formats
Questions and Concerns
For cookie-related questions:
Alternative Access
If you disable cookies entirely:
- Basic website browsing will still work
- Some interactive features may be limited
- You can still report threats through alternative methods
- Our core mission remains accessible
We designed our site to work even if you're paranoid about cookies. Because fighting scammers shouldn't require sacrificing your privacy.