Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 12/10/2025

This Cookie Policy explains how DERIT – Domestic Emergency Readiness & Intelligence Tools (“DERIT,” “we,” “us,” “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect personal information.

By continuing to browse or use the DERIT website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described herein.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website.
They serve a variety of functions, such as:

• Ensuring the site works correctly

• Remembering your preferences

• Supporting secure checkout

• Measuring website traffic and performance

• Improving your browsing experience

Cookies are widely used across the internet and are an essential component of modern websites.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

DERIT uses several categories of cookies, each serving a different purpose. Some are essential for the site to function, while others enhance usability or performance.

2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the website to operate correctly. Disabling them may prevent the site from functioning as intended.

Essential cookies help with:

• Secure checkout

• Maintaining items in your cart

• Account login functionality (if applicable)

• Server load balancing

• Basic security features

These cookies do not collect personal information for advertising or analytics.

2.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enhance your experience by remembering:

• Preferred language

• Display settings

• Region or currency

• User preferences for tools or downloads

If disabled, some convenience features may not work as expected.

2.3 Analytical & Performance Cookies

These cookies help DERIT understand how visitors interact with the website.

They may track:

• Page views

• Clicks

• Time spent on pages

• General device or browser information

• Referring websites

The goal is to improve:

• Site layout

• Navigation

• Product clarity

• User experience

Analytics cookies do not identify individuals and are aggregated where possible.

These cookies are loaded only after user consent (GDPR style).

2.4 Marketing or Tracking Cookies

At this time, DERIT does not use advertising or tracking cookies for targeted marketing.

If we introduce such features in the future:

• They will require explicit opt-in

• They will be fully described in this Policy

• Users will be able to withdraw consent

2.5 Third-Party Cookies

Some features of the DERIT website rely on third-party providers, which may set their own cookies, such as:

• Payment processors

• Hostinger platform services

• Embedded content (if used in the future)

• Analytics tools

DERIT does not control these cookies but strives to use reputable and privacy-conscious services.

3. Why We Use Cookies

Cookies help DERIT:

• Provide a smooth and secure shopping experience

• Understand how users interact with our tools and pages

• Detect and prevent fraudulent activities

• Improve the accessibility and clarity of our product information

• Measure the performance of pages, product listings, and instructions

Cookies help us serve visitors better while maintaining a streamlined and secure environment.

4. Legal Basis for Cookie Usage

For visitors in the European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), and regions covered by similar privacy regulations, DERIT relies on different legal bases depending on the type of cookie:

Essential Cookies:

Processed under legitimate interest. They are required for site functionality.

Functional & Analytics Cookies:

Processed only with explicit user consent gathered via our cookie banner.

Marketing Cookies:

(If introduced in the future) require explicit prior consent.

Users may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting their preferences or clearing cookies.

5. How You Can Manage or Disable Cookies

Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings, including:

• Accept

• Block

• Delete

• Notify before storing

You may adjust settings through your browser’s privacy or security menu.

Please note:

• Disabling essential cookies can break core features

• Disabling analytics cookies will not affect purchases

• Cookie preferences may need to be reset if you clear your browser cache

For GDPR-style preference adjustments, users may also click the “Manage Cookie Preferences” link located in the website footer.

6. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

DERIT does not currently respond to DNT signals, as no uniform standard for these signals exists.
However, we respect user privacy by allowing cookie preference adjustments and minimizing non-essential data collection.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

DERIT may update this Cookie Policy as:

• Laws evolve

• Our technology changes

• New analytics or features are introduced

• Platform providers (e.g., Hostinger) update their tools

All updates will be posted on this page. Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of any revised policy.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy or how DERIT uses cookies, please contact us:

Email: info@derit.io
Contact Page: [Insert URL]

We are committed to transparency and responsible data practices.