Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how The OSINT Room uses cookies and similar technologies on this website.
It should be read together with the Privacy Policy, which explains how personal data may be collected and used more broadly in connection with this website and related communications.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on a user's device when visiting a website. They can help the website function properly, remember user preferences, support security, and, where enabled, provide information about website usage and performance.
Similar technologies may include local storage, pixels, tags, or scripts that perform comparable functions. For simplicity, this page refers to these technologies collectively as "cookies".
2. How We Use Cookies
The OSINT Room uses cookies to support website operation, measure performance, and, where applicable, store user preferences regarding cookie consent.
Depending on the user's interaction with the website, cookies may be used for the following purposes:
- strictly necessary website functionality;
- security and abuse prevention;
- user preference or consent storage;
- analytics and performance measurement.
The website does not use cookies for advertising profiling or consumer-targeted behavioural marketing.
3. Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are cookies required for the basic operation, security, and integrity of the website. These may include cookies or storage mechanisms used to:
- maintain essential site functionality and session integrity;
- remember cookie consent choices and preferences;
- support security or abuse prevention measures;
- enable core page delivery or hosting functionality.
These cookies do not require consent to the extent they are strictly necessary for the provision of the website or a service explicitly requested by the user.
Examples of strictly necessary cookies or storage items used on this site:
| Name/Type | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
cookieConsent (localStorage) | Stores user's cookie preference choices | Persistent | Essential |
cookieConsentDate (localStorage) | Records date of consent decision | Persistent | Essential |
4. Analytics and Performance Cookies
This website uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to measure website traffic, understand how visitors interact with the site, and improve user experience.
Google Analytics collects information such as:
- pages visited and time spent on the site;
- approximate geographic location (country/region level);
- device type and browser information;
- referral source (how users arrived at the site);
- anonymized IP addresses (IP anonymization is enabled).
Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique visitors and track sessions. Data collected is processed by Google in accordance with its privacy policies.
Google Analytics cookies used on this site:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Analytics | |
_ga_* | Maintains session state | 2 years | Analytics |
Third-party data processing:
Google Analytics is provided by Google LLC (or Google Ireland Limited for users in the European Economic Area). Data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. Google is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
For more information:
5. Consent and Preference Management
When you first visit this website, a cookie banner is displayed that allows you to accept, reject, or customize your cookie preferences.
You may choose to:
- Accept All: Consent to all cookie categories, including analytics;
- Reject All: Decline optional cookies (only strictly necessary cookies will be used);
- Settings: Customize preferences for functional and analytics cookies individually.
Your preferences are stored in local browser storage and respected for future visits.
You may update your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings through the footer link or re-opening the banner through your browser.
Browser controls:
You may also manage or block cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
6. Third-Party Services
This website relies on carefully selected third-party technical services for hosting, performance measurement, and content delivery.
Google Analytics
As described in Section 4, Google Analytics is used for website performance measurement and traffic analysis. This service may place cookies on your device and process personal data as described in Google's privacy policy.
Google Fonts
This website uses Google Fonts, a font hosting service provided by Google LLC. When you visit the site, your browser may load fonts from Google's servers. This may result in:
- your IP address being transmitted to Google;
- technical information about your browser and device being processed by Google;
- potential storage of cookies or use of similar technologies by Google.
Google Fonts is used to ensure consistent typography and improve page load performance. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Hosting and Infrastructure
This website is hosted using third-party infrastructure providers. These providers may process technical data (such as IP addresses, request logs, and session information) as necessary to deliver the website securely and reliably.
No other third-party trackers, advertising networks, or social media widgets are currently active on this site.
7. Cookie Details
The table below provides a consolidated view of cookies and similar technologies currently used on this website:
| Name/Type | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
cookieConsent (localStorage) | The OSINT Room | Stores user's cookie consent preferences | Persistent | Strictly Necessary |
cookieConsentDate (localStorage) | The OSINT Room | Records the date of consent decision | Persistent | Strictly Necessary |
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for traffic measurement | 2 years | Analytics |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for GA4 property | 2 years | Analytics |
Additional browser storage or session data may be used by the hosting platform or browser itself for technical delivery purposes not controlled by The OSINT Room.
8. Data Transfers and International Processing
Google Analytics and Google Fonts are provided by Google LLC, a company based in the United States. When you use this website, data may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other jurisdictions where Google operates.
Google LLC is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and has committed to comply with its principles regarding the processing of personal data from the European Union.
Where applicable, Google also relies on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission to safeguard data transfers.
For more information on Google's international data transfers and safeguards, see Google's Privacy Policy.
9. Changes to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. The version published on this page is the current version.
Material changes will be communicated through an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact
For privacy-related requests or questions about cookies and data protection, contact:
legal@theosintroom.com
Additional Notes
You may exercise your rights under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR) as described in the Privacy Policy. This includes the right to object to processing, request deletion of personal data, or withdraw consent where applicable.
To opt out of Google Analytics entirely, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.