Cookies

Effective Date: June 2026

MYREDFORT is a professional cybersecurity community operated by The Amigos Network. We use cookies to improve your experience, understand how our community engages with content, and help us deliver relevant information, events, and services. 

By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, and how you interact with content.

Cookies may be set by MYREDFORT or by trusted third-party services that help us operate and improve the platform.

2. HOW WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions properly
• Maintain security and protect against fraud
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Improve website performance and usability
• Understand how visitors engage with content
• Measure the effectiveness of community programmes and events
• Deliver relevant content and communications
• Support sponsored content and campaigns
• Analyse trends and improve the member experience

Our aim is to use data responsibly to improve the value and relevance of the MYREDFORT community.

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

• Essential Cookies
• These cookies are necessary for the website to operate correctly.
• They help with functions such as:
• User authentication
• Account access
• Form submissions
• Security and fraud prevention
• Website functionality

Without these cookies, parts of the website may not work properly.

4. PERFORMANCE AND ANALYTICS COOKIES

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website. They may collect information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on the site
• Navigation paths
• Device and browser information
• Referring websites

This information is aggregated wherever possible and helps us improve the platform and community experience.

5. FUNCTIONALITY COOKIES

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalised experience.
Examples include:

• Remembering login details
• Language preferences
• Content preferences
• Previously viewed content
• Marketing and Community Engagement Cookies

These cookies help us understand which content, events, and community activities are most relevant to members. They may be used to:

• Measure engagement with content
• Improve communications
• Assess participation in campaigns or events
• Understand areas of professional interest
• Reduce irrelevant communications

These cookies help ensure the content and opportunities presented to members remain relevant and useful.

6. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Some content, services, analytics tools, videos, webinars, event platforms, social media integrations, and sponsor-supported activities may use third-party cookies. These cookies are controlled by the relevant provider and are subject to their own privacy and cookie policies. Examples may include:

• Analytics providers
• Webinar platforms
• Video hosting services
• Social media platforms
• Marketing automation systems
• Event registration platforms

MYREDFORT does not control how third-party providers use their cookies.

7. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND SPONSORED PROGRAMMES

As a professional community platform, MYREDFORT may use cookies and engagement technologies to better understand member interests and interactions with content. This helps us:

• Improve editorial relevance
• Deliver more meaningful community experiences
• Support research and surveys
• Measure participation in events and programmes
• Improve sponsor-supported initiatives

Where sponsored content or partner-supported activities are involved, engagement information may be used to help assess programme performance and relevance. We do not sell personal data to third parties.

8. MANAGING YOUR COOKIE PREFERENCES

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Most browsers allow you to:
View stored cookies

• Delete cookies
• Block cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are used
• Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of parts of the website.
• Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers provide "Do Not Track" signals. As there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to these signals, MYREDFORT may not respond to all Do Not Track requests automatically. Users can continue to manage cookies directly through their browser settings.

9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or the way MYREDFORT operates. Any updates will be published on this page with the revised effective date.

10. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how MYREDFORT uses cookies and related technologies, please contact us using the details provided on the website.