Cookie Policy

Introduction

Oakwood Systems Group, Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember your preferences or actions over time.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Session cookies are deleted when you close your web browser.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

Necessary/Essential Cookies

Status: Always Active

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the website cannot function correctly.

Essential cookies we use include:

• Session cookies: Required to maintain your session state while browsing our website.
• Security cookies: Used to detect and prevent security threats and fraudulent activity.
• Cookie consent preferences: Stores your cookie consent choices so we can remember them for future visits.

Analytics/Performance Cookies

Status: Optional (Default: Off)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This information helps us improve our website and services.

Analytics cookies we use include:

• Google Analytics: Measures website traffic, user behavior, and performance metrics. Data collected includes pages visited, time spent on pages, and how users found our website.
• Performance metrics: Helps us identify loading times, error messages, and other technical issues that may affect user experience.

Marketing Cookies

Status: Optional (Default: Off)

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. Their purpose is to display advertisements that are relevant and engaging for the individual user, which helps measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Currently, we do not use marketing cookies on our website. We may introduce them in the future and will update this policy accordingly.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party services:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze how users interact with our website. The information generated about your use of the website is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

Google Analytics cookies include:

• _ga: Distinguishes users and expires after 2 years.
• _ga_*: Maintains session state and expires after 2 years.
• _gid: Distinguishes users and expires after 24 hours.

For more information about Google Analytics privacy practices, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Other Third-Party Services

We may embed content from third-party services such as videos or social media. These services may set their own cookies, which are governed by their respective privacy policies.

How to Manage Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears. You can:

• Accept All: Enable all cookies including analytics and marketing.
• Decline All: Enable only necessary cookies.
• Manage Settings: Choose which optional cookies to enable.

You can access cookie settings at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in our website footer.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Accept or reject all cookies
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites

How to Disable Cookies

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome

1. Click the three dots in the top-right corner
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click "Privacy and security"
4. Click "Cookies and other site data"
5. Choose your preferred settings

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click the menu button and select "Settings"
2. Select "Privacy & Security"
3. Under "Cookies and Site Data," choose your preferences

Microsoft Edge

1. Click the three dots in the top-right corner
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click "Cookies and site permissions"
4. Under "Cookies and site data," choose your preferences

Safari (Desktop)

1. Click "Safari" in the menu bar
2. Select "Preferences"
3. Click the "Privacy" tab
4. Choose your cookie preferences

Safari (Mobile)

1. Go to "Settings" on your device
2. Scroll down and tap "Safari"
3. Under "Privacy & Security," toggle "Block All Cookies"

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and other websites you visit. Some features may become unavailable or work incorrectly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data collection practices. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Significant changes will be communicated through our website or other appropriate means
• We encourage you to review this policy periodically

Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.