Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 8, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to NordShieldVPN. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on aggree.digital, the types of cookies we deploy, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and ensuring that your privacy is respected in accordance with applicable United States law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act governing consumer protection and fair business practices.

Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you have the right to disable or restrict them using the methods described later in this document. However, please be aware that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and services.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their sites work, function more efficiently, and to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner — in this case, NordShieldVPN — are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called third-party cookies. Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your device both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.

Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences, keep you logged in, analyze how you navigate the site, and enable personalized advertising.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit aggree.digital, our server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it locally on your device. The next time you visit the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the site to recognize your device and recall your previous interactions. Cookies can be either session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.

In addition to cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies such as web beacons (also called pixel tags or clear GIFs), local storage objects (LSOs/HTML5), and device fingerprinting. This policy covers all such technologies collectively referred to as "cookies" for simplicity.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

NordShieldVPN uses four main categories of cookies on aggree.digital. Each category serves a distinct purpose, as described below.

3.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as logging into your account, setting your privacy preferences, filling out forms, or making a purchase. Without these cookies, services you have requested — such as accessing secure areas of the website — cannot be provided.

Because essential cookies are necessary for the website to function, they do not require your consent under most applicable legal frameworks. However, we still believe in full transparency and include them in this policy.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular, how visitors move around the site, and where visitors come from. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and, therefore, anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance effectively.

We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, a company incorporated and operated under the laws of the United States.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. Functional cookies remember your preferences such as language, region, or previously viewed content, ensuring a more personalized browsing experience. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. We use Google Ads and may integrate additional advertising platforms in the future.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies deployed on aggree.digital, including their name, purpose, type, and duration.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users and sessions. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. This cookie is used to distinguish users within a single day. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads. Advertising 3 months
_session_id NordShieldVPN Maintains user session state across page requests. Required for user authentication and secure account access. Essential Session
csrf_token NordShieldVPN Helps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks by validating form submissions and requests originating from our website. Essential Session
cookie_consent NordShieldVPN Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so the consent banner is not displayed on every page visit. Essential 1 year
user_language NordShieldVPN Remembers the user's preferred language setting for a more personalized browsing experience. Functional 1 year
user_region NordShieldVPN Stores the user's geographic region preference to display region-specific content, pricing, and offers. Functional 1 year
_fbp Facebook (Meta) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Advertising 3 months
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report a website user's actions after viewing or clicking on one of the advertiser's advertisements. Advertising 1 year
NID Google Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted ads. Advertising 6 months

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website, deliver advertisements, and so forth. These third-party service providers have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review them:

NordShieldVPN does not control third-party cookies and is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external services. The inclusion of a third-party service on our website does not imply endorsement of their privacy practices.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than essential cookies, which are necessary for the website to operate). You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways, as described below.

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit aggree.digital, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings link available in the footer of our website.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly. Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

In addition to browser-level controls, most mobile devices allow you to manage cookies through your device settings under privacy or security options.

6.3 Opt-Out Tools for Advertising Cookies

You can opt out of targeted advertising cookies using the following tools and programs:

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you are free to disable or restrict cookies at any time, it is important to understand that doing so may have a significant impact on your experience when using aggree.digital and the NordShieldVPN services. Below is a summary of potential impacts by cookie type:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies Critical website functionality will be impaired. You may be unable to log in, complete purchases, or access secure areas of the website. We strongly advise against disabling these cookies.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to collect data on website performance and user behavior. While your experience as a user will not be directly affected, our ability to improve and optimize the website will be reduced.
Functional Cookies Personalization features such as saved language preferences and region settings will not work. You may need to re-enter preferences on each visit.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be generic and not tailored to your interests. Disabling these cookies does not reduce the number of ads you see, only their relevance.

8. Cookies and California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a resident of the State of California, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), effective January 1, 2023. Some of the data collected through cookies may be considered "personal information" or "sensitive personal information" under California law.

As a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected about you and how it is used and shared.
  • Delete personal information collected from you (with certain exceptions).
  • Opt-Out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
  • Non-Discrimination — we will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
  • Correct inaccurate personal information that we maintain about you.
  • Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.

To exercise any of these rights or to submit a "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" request, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 10 of this policy. We will respond to your request within 45 days as required by law.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

NordShieldVPN reserves the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies.

If we make material changes to this Cookie Policy that significantly affect how we use cookies or your associated rights, we will provide a more prominent notice, such as an updated consent banner on our website or a notification via email if you have an account with us.

Your continued use of aggree.digital after the posting of any changes to this Cookie Policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to addressing your inquiries in a timely and transparent manner.

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