Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies miami-computer-forensics.com uses, why we use them, and how you can control or delete them.
May 1, 2025
September 12, 2026
miami-computer-forensics.com
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your computer or mobile device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work correctly, to improve user experience, and to provide information to website operators.
Cookies contain a name and a value, along with attributes such as a domain, path, expiration date, and flags that control how the browser handles them. When you visit a website, your browser sends back any cookies that match the website's domain, allowing the server to recognize your browser on subsequent visits.
Similar technologies include:
- Local Storage and Session Storage: Browser storage mechanisms that function similarly to cookies but are not transmitted with every request.
- Pixel tags (web beacons): Tiny invisible images embedded in pages or emails that can signal when content has been loaded or viewed.
- Fingerprinting: Techniques that identify a browser by its technical characteristics. GDF Miami does not use fingerprinting.
2. How We Use Cookies
Cookies on miami-computer-forensics.com serve three distinct purposes:
Essential for the website to function. Cannot be disabled. No consent required.
Help us understand site usage and improve content. Require your consent.
Not used. Advertising remains disabled on this site.
3. Cookie Categories in Detail
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the basic operation of miami-computer-forensics.com. They enable core functions such as security, session management, and accessibility preferences. You cannot opt out of strictly necessary cookies while continuing to use the website, as doing so would prevent key features from working.
Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under GDPR or CCPA because they are essential to a service you have explicitly requested.
3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use our website: which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, where they came from, and whether they encounter error messages. This information is used in aggregate to improve the structure, content, and performance of miami-computer-forensics.com. These cookies are placed only with your consent.
3.3 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
We do not load advertising tags or use Google Signals or advertising personalization in this installation. Advertising remains disabled, including when Global Privacy Control is enabled.
4. Cookies Used on miami-computer-forensics.com
The table below lists the cookies currently in use on miami-computer-forensics.com.
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Necessary | Stores your Analytics choice and policy version. | 180 days | GDF Miami |
| do_not_sell | Necessary | Stores a privacy opt-out choice. Global Privacy Control also enforces this choice. | 180 days | GDF Miami |
| _ga and _ga_R7BVL3CX75 | Analytics, optional | Google Analytics browser and session identifiers. Loaded only after Analytics consent. | Up to 180 days; not renewed on each visit |
Cloudflare provides hosting security and Turnstile form protection. Its security services may use temporary browser storage, including cf_clearance where enabled. The site does not set gdf_session, gdf_theme, Universal Analytics _gid cookies, or Google Ads cookies.
5. How to Control Cookies
5.1 Cookie Preferences Widget
When you first visit miami-computer-forensics.com, a cookie consent banner appears allowing you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the website footer.
Withdrawing Analytics consent stops collection, removes the site's Google Analytics cookies and reloads the page. You can also remove cookies through your browser settings.
5.2 Browser Cookie Controls
All major browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies stored on your device. You can also configure your browser to block cookies from being set in the first place. Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of websites you visit, including miami-computer-forensics.com.
Instructions for managing cookies in major browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and data stored
- Opera: Settings > Advanced > Privacy and security > Cookies
5.3 Opt-Out Tools for Analytics and Advertising
You can opt out of Google Analytics measurement by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) at optout.aboutads.info, or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) at optout.networkadvertising.org. For EEA residents, use the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) opt-out at youronlinechoices.eu.
5.4 Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control
Some browsers send a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal when this preference is enabled. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, and miami-computer-forensics.com does not currently respond to them differently.
We do honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will treat it as a request to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information under applicable law.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on miami-computer-forensics.com are placed by third-party service providers, such as Google Analytics after consent and Cloudflare for security. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them:
We do not control how these third parties use data collected via their cookies. If you have consented to analytics or marketing cookies, third-party providers may process your data under their own terms. You can withdraw consent for third-party cookies at any time using our cookie preferences widget.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or changes in applicable law. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or about the cookies we use, please contact us:
- Email: info@evestigate.com
- Phone (U.S.): 1-800-868-8189
- Phone (International): (786) 219-1210
Related Privacy Documents
Google Analytics on this website
Google Analytics stays off until you accept Analytics cookies. If you accept, we measure visits to public pages and clicks on phone, email and contact links. A lead event is sent only when our contact endpoint confirms a successful submission. We do not send form fields, names, email addresses, phone numbers, message text or evidence to Analytics.
Analytics receives the canonical page address without query strings or fragments. Referrers are reduced to the originating website. Advertising personalization and Google Signals are disabled. Google receives technical connection information when your browser contacts its services; this is not anonymous browsing.
Your cookie choice lasts 180 days. Older choices must be renewed for this installation. Use Cookie Settings in the footer or the floating settings button to change your choice. Forms remain available if you decline Analytics. Global Privacy Control keeps advertising and sale/share choices off without requiring an Analytics choice.