Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 22, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Forensic Photonics, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on forensicphotonicsllc.com (the “Site”). It describes what cookies are present on our Site, where they come from, and what they are used for.
By continuing to use this Site, you acknowledge the use of cookies as described in this policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, improve performance, and provide information to website owners. Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or access information on your device beyond what is stored in the cookie itself.
3. Cookies Used on This Site
Our Site uses a limited set of cookies. We do not set authentication, security, or advertising cookies of our own. The cookies present on this Site fall into the following categories:
3.1 Functional Cookies
These cookies support the basic operation of the Site and services associated with it.
- country — Detects the visitor’s geographic region to support content delivery. This cookie does not identify you personally.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors interact with our Site, such as pages visited and session duration. This data helps us understand and improve Site performance. These cookies do not identify individual users.
- _spAnalyticsId, _spAnalyticsIdF, _spAnalyticsIdH — Anonymous visitor and session identifiers used for traffic analysis.
3.3 Third-Party Cookies (YouTube / Google)
This Site embeds YouTube videos. When you visit a page containing an embedded video, YouTube (a Google service) may set cookies on your device. These cookies may be used to track video views, remember user preferences, and — if you are signed into a Google account — associate your visit with that account.
The following Google and YouTube cookies may be present:
- __Secure-1PSIDTS, __Secure-3PSID, __Secure-3PSIDTS, __Secure-3PSIDCC — Google session and identity cookies used to authenticate users with Google services.
- __Secure-ROLLOUT, __Secure-YNID — Google session management and identity cookies.
- NID — Stores Google user preferences such as language and time zone.
- PREF — Stores additional Google preferences.
- VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA — YouTube visitor tracking and privacy consent cookies.
- YSC — YouTube session cookie used to track video views within a single browser session.
These cookies are set and controlled by Google LLC. We do not have access to or control over their content or use. They are governed by Google’s Privacy Policy.
4. What We Do Not Use
To be clear about the scope of our cookie use:
- We do not set our own security, authentication, or session cookies. Our Site does not have user logins or account areas requiring this type of protection.
- We do not use advertising or retargeting cookies.
- We do not use cookies from Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, or any other social media platform. Links to our social media profiles on those platforms are simple hyperlinks and do not result in any cookies being set on your device when you visit this Site.
This Site is served over HTTPS. Any third-party services embedded on this Site, such as YouTube, may employ their own security mechanisms and secure cookie protocols, which are governed by their respective privacy policies.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of embedded content such as videos.
Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies currently stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
For instructions specific to your browser, consult your browser’s help documentation.
If you are signed into a Google account and wish to manage how Google uses data collected via YouTube cookies, you can do so through your Google Account settings at myaccount.google.com.
6. Third-Party Privacy Policies
Cookies set by YouTube and Google are governed by Google’s Privacy Policy, available at policies.google.com/privacy. Forensic Photonics, LLC is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.
This Site contains links to external social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Once you leave our Site, the privacy policies of those platforms apply. We recommend reviewing their respective policies before providing any personal information on those platforms.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies used on our Site or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
This section applies to residents of California and supplements the rest of this Cookie Policy. It is provided in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA).
8.1 Do We Sell or Share Personal Information?
Forensic Photonics, LLC does not sell your personal information for monetary consideration. However, under the broad definition of “sharing” under the CPRA, the use of Google Analytics and embedded YouTube content may constitute sharing of certain browsing data with Google for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes. You have the right to opt out of this sharing.
8.2 Categories of Information Collected via Cookies
Through the cookies described in Section 3 of this policy, the following categories of information may be collected:
- Identifiers — such as anonymous visitor IDs generated by analytics cookies.
- Internet or electronic network activity — including pages visited, session duration, and video interactions via YouTube.
- Geolocation data — country-level location detected by the functional cookie described in Section 3.1.
We do not collect names, email addresses, financial information, or any other directly identifying personal information through cookies.
8.3 Your California Privacy Rights
As a California resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Know — You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected about you, the sources of that information, the purposes for which it is used, and the third parties with whom it is shared.
- Right to Delete — You may request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Correct — You may request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Opt Out of Sharing — You may opt out of the sharing of your personal information with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising. To exercise this right, you may use the browser-level controls described in Section 5, or adjust your Google account settings at myaccount.google.com.
- Right to Non-Discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of the rights described above.
8.4 How to Submit a Request
To exercise your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, please contact us using the information in Section 10. We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days as required by law. We do not charge a fee for processing requests unless they are excessive or repetitive.
8.5 Third-Party Direct Marketing
California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents to request information about personal information disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes. Forensic Photonics, LLC does not disclose personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes.
9. Other State Privacy Rights
Residents of certain other U.S. states — including Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Texas, Oregon, Montana, and Florida — may have privacy rights similar to those described in Section 8 under their respective state laws. These rights may include the ability to access, correct, delete, or opt out of certain uses of personal information.
While Forensic Photonics, LLC may not be subject to all of these state laws based on our size and the nature of our operations, we are committed to handling personal information responsibly. Residents of these states who wish to exercise any applicable privacy rights are welcome to contact us using the information in Section 10, and we will respond in good faith.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us: