The Cookie Policy outlines the types of cookies utilized on websites owned and operated by Sherlock Linux, and accessible from this page (the “Site”). As the entity determining the methods and purposes of personal data processing outlined in this Cookie Policy, Sherlock Linux acts as the data controller under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Cookies are standard tools used by websites to store small amounts of information on your device during your visit. They play a vital role in enhancing website functionality and efficiency, such as recognizing you, remembering your preferences, and making interactions smoother. Cookies also help identify useful areas of the Site, highlight areas for improvement, and track your usage to deliver targeted advertisements.

When you first visit the Site, cookies are downloaded by your browser. During subsequent visits from the same device, the cookies and their stored data are either sent back to the original website (first-party cookies) or to another site they belong to (third-party cookies).

Third-party cookies are set by external providers when you are logged into their platforms and visit our Site. OffSec does not control how these third-party cookies are configured. For further details on their cookie usage, please refer to the respective third-party websites.

Both first-party and third-party cookies help recognize whether you have accessed the Site before and may adjust displayed content accordingly.

You can modify your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Cookies can be classified based on their duration as either “persistent” or “session” cookies:

• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until deleted or they expire.
• Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser.

Your browser settings allow you to control cookie acceptance. Details on how to adjust these settings are provided below.

Deactivate or Delete Cookies via Browser Settings

You can manage cookies by modifying your browser settings to disable, reject, or delete cookies. These options are typically found under the “options,” “tools,” or “preferences” sections of your browser. For additional guidance, consult your browser’s “help” menu. Since browsers handle cookie management differently, refer to the following links for specific instructions:

• Cookie settings for Internet Explorer
• Cookie settings for Firefox
• Cookie settings for Chrome
• Cookie settings for Safari
• Cookie settings for Opera

The Impact of Deactivating Cookies

Disabling or rejecting cookies may affect your experience and the functionality of the Site. Certain cookies are essential for the website to operate properly. These cookies are typically set in response to actions you take, such as configuring your privacy settings, logging in, or completing forms. If you configure your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, some features of the Site may not function as intended.

If you reject all cookies that can be deactivated, both first-party and third-party cookies will be disabled. While first-party cookies will be deleted, third-party cookies cannot be removed by us. To delete third-party cookies, you will need to adjust your browser settings as described above.

In Sherlock Linux we just use First-Party session Cookies.