Cookie Policy


Cookie policy Cookies are small files, typically letters and numbers, that are loaded on a visitor's computer or mobile device when the user accesses a web site. Cookies are useful because they allow a web site to recognize a user's device, thus enhancing the user experience.  They may also be used for other purposes such as web site statistics, analysis, user activity, targeted advertising, user preferences, and log on information (authentication).

Altius IT uses cookies to help us remember and process e-commerce purchases, understand and save visitor preferences for future visits, and compile information about web site traffic and user interaction so that we may offer better user experiences. We contract with third-party service providers to assist us in offering services and better understanding our web site visitors.

Types of Cookies
Essential CookiesEssential cookies are required for the proper operation of this web site and, for that reason, cannot be disabled. These cookies are normally only set as a result of an action taken by a user such as changing privacy settings, signing on, etc.  Users may set their browser to alert or block these cookies but some portions of this web site may not work.  Essential cookies do not store Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

Functionality Cookies.  Functionality cookies allow our web site to remember choices that visitors make and may include the visitor's name, location, language, etc. so that we may provide the user with a better experience. These cookies do not allow us to track visitor activity on other web sites and they do not collect information that could be used for advertising or browsing history. 

Analytic Cookies.  Analytic and performance cookies collect information regarding use of this web site.  The types of information gathered may include pages visited, errors encountered, etc.  Information collected is anonymous and analytic cookies do not collect information that can personally identify a visitor.  The information obtained allows us to improve and enhance our web site and user experience.

Advertising and Measurement Cookies.  We use Google Ads cookies to measure the performance of our advertising, for example, to understand whether a visit that began from one of our ads resulted in an inquiry or a purchase. We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles about you, and we do not show you targeted ads on other websites (we do not use remarketing).

Controlling Cookies
You can configure browser settings to refuse cookies or to be prompted before accepting cookies. Most services provided on this web site are available without accepting cookies. However, by not using cookies, certain areas of the site may not be accessible. If you clear or block cookies, change browsers, or a period of time (e.g. one year) has elapsed, you may need to opt out again. For more information please see:

You can also opt out of analytics and advertising cookies at any time on our Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information page, or reopen the cookie notice with the Manage Cookies link in the footer of any page.  We recognize and honor browser-based opt-out preference signals, including the Global Privacy Control (GPC); when your browser sends a GPC signal, we automatically treat it as a request to opt out.

Please see our Privacy Policy for more information about your privacy rights, personal information that may be collected, access to your personal information, how your information may be used, security safeguards, etc.

Cookies Used On This Site

Name Purpose Type Duration
__cf_bm Cloudflare – bot management and site security Essential 30 minutes
_ga Google Analytics – distinguishes visitors Analytics 2 years
_ga_8K4PNY15QX Google Analytics – session and campaign state Analytics 2 years
_gcl_au Google Ads – conversion attribution Advertising 90 days

The specific cookies present depend on your consent choices and may change as our service providers update their technologies.  If you decline cookies or your browser sends a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal, analytics and advertising cookies are not set.  Your choice itself is kept in your browser's local storage rather than in a cookie, so declining sets nothing at all.

Google may also set cookies on its own domains when its analytics and advertising scripts run. Those are controlled by Google, not by Altius IT; see Google’s cookie policy.



Certified Auditors

Certified Information Systems Auditors

Certified Information Systems Auditors
Altius IT's auditors are certified to audit your systems and issue reports and opinions on your security. We help you identify, manage, and reduce your risks. Our comprehensive audit service uncovers gaps in your existing defenses so that you can better:

  • Fortify your network infrastructure
  • Comply with regulatory requirements
  • Protect your valuable assets

For a full list of our certifications please visit our About Us page.