Consui Limited Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are and how Consui Limited ("Consui", "We", "Us") uses them on our website (the "Website"). It outlines the different types of cookies we use, their purposes, your control over them, and our commitment to respecting your privacy.

1.      Understanding Cookies

Cookies are small data files that a website transfers to your computer or mobile device when you visit the site. They act as a memory for the website, allowing it to remember your actions, preferences, and browsing history (within a limited timeframe, depending on the cookie type).

There are two main categories of cookies:

 

2.      Types of Cookies Used by Consui

We utilise various cookies to deliver a smooth and secure user experience for our website visitors. Here's a breakdown of the different types we employ:

 

3.      CSRF Protection and Cookie Necessity

Consui takes website security very seriously. To protect your account from unauthorised actions, we utilise a critical security measure called Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protection.

a.       What is CSRF?

Imagine you're logged in to your online bank account on a secure website. Now, another website (potentially malicious) tricks you into clicking a link or submitting a form. Even though you haven't explicitly authorised it, this action could potentially initiate unauthorised transactions or modify your account details within your bank's website. This is essentially what a CSRF attack attempts to achieve.

b.      How Does CSRF Protection Work?

CSRF protection safeguards your account from such attacks by validating requests originating from our Website. It achieves this with the help of a special token � a random string of characters � embedded within a cookie. Here's a simplified breakdown of the process:

  1. Login and Token Generation: When you log in to your Consui account, our server generates a unique CSRF token. This token is stored within a secure cookie on your device.
  2. Submitting Requests: Whenever you perform an action on our Website that requires authentication (e.g., changing your password, sending a message through csb Juliet), a hidden form field containing the CSRF token is automatically included in the request sent to our server.
  3. Token Validation: Upon receiving your request, our server retrieves the CSRF token from the cookie associated with your account. It then compares this token with the one embedded within the request itself.
  4. Action Authorisation: If the tokens match, it validates your request as legitimate and authorises the action.
  5. Preventing Unauthorised Actions: If the tokens don't match (indicating a potential CSRF attack), our server rejects the request, preventing unauthorised changes to your account.

c.       Why Are Cookies Necessary for CSRF Protection?

The crucial aspect here is the storage of the CSRF token within a cookie. This ensures the token is readily accessible to both the form on the Website and the server for validation purposes. Without cookies, our server wouldn't have a way to retrieve and verify the CSRF token associated with your account, rendering CSRF protection ineffective.

d.      Security Considerations

While essential cookies are required for CSRF protection, we understand your concerns about cookie usage. We strive to:

e.       Alternatives to Cookies for CSRF Protection (if applicable):

In some limited cases, alternative approaches to CSRF protection without cookies may exist. However, these methods often involve additional security challenges or may not be compatible with all browsers and functionalities. We continuously evaluate security best practices and may adopt alternative approaches in the future if they become more secure and universally supported.

 

4.      Your Control Over Cookies

Consui recognises your right to manage your cookie preferences and provides several ways to control how cookies are used on our Website:

a.       Browser Settings:

Most web browsers offer built-in functionalities to manage cookies. Here's a general breakdown of the options you might find:

Here are some resources for managing cookies in popular web browsers:

�         Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop

�         Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox

�         Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-us/105082

�         Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/manage-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-view-allow-block-delete-and-use-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d

b.      Third-Party Opt-Out Mechanisms:

For third-party advertising cookies, you may have additional control mechanisms beyond browser settings. Here are two common approaches:

 

c.       Consui's Cookie Consent Management Tool:

In addition to browser settings and third-party opt-out mechanisms, Consui may implement a dedicated cookie consent management tool on our Website. This user-friendly interface would allow you to:

Remember: Disabling certain cookies (especially essential cookies) might limit your experience on Consui's Website and prevent some functionalities from working as intended. We encourage you to carefully consider your preferences and weigh the benefits of personalisation and convenience against potential privacy concerns.

 

5.      Transparency and Your Rights

You also have the following rights under UK data protection law:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@aiboosters.co.uk

 

6.      Changes to this Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in our cookie practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated Cookies Policy on the Website. You are encouraged to review this Policy regularly for any updates.

 

7.      Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please don't hesitate to contact us at contact@aiboosters.co.uk