Last updated: 1 April 2026
This policy explains how Infinity X Investments Ltd (trading as Digital Shields, Company No. 16998775) uses cookies and similar technologies on digitalshields.co.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the service. We also use localStorage, a similar browser technology, to store your preferences locally.
Digital Shields uses a minimal number of cookies and local storage items, all of which are essential for the service to function. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or third-party analytics cookies.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ds_user_profile | localStorage | Stores your name, email, plan, and preferences locally for the portal to function | Until you log out or clear browser data |
| ds_admin_token | localStorage | Authentication token for CMS admin access | 30 days |
| ds_audit_checks | localStorage | Saves your Family Safety Audit checkbox progress | Until you log out or clear browser data |
| ds_user_threads | localStorage | Stores community forum threads you have created | Until you log out or clear browser data |
| ds_notif_prefs | localStorage | Saves your notification toggle preferences | Until you log out or clear browser data |
When you make a payment, Stripe may set cookies to process the transaction securely and prevent fraud. These are governed by Stripe's cookie policy.
If a course module contains an embedded video from YouTube or Vimeo, those platforms may set their own cookies when you watch the video. These are governed by the respective platform's cookie policies.
We do not use cookies from Google Analytics, Facebook, Meta, TikTok, or any advertising network.
All cookies and localStorage items used by Digital Shields are strictly essential for the service to operate. They are required for:
Because these are essential cookies, they do not require separate consent under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). However, we believe in transparency and have listed them all above.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings:
Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent Digital Shields from functioning correctly. You will need to log in again and your progress may be lost.
To clear all Digital Shields local data:
Alternatively, you can use the "Delete my account" option in your portal Settings, which removes all server-side data. Browser localStorage can be cleared via your browser settings.
We will update this policy if we introduce new cookies or change how we use existing ones. Check the "Last updated" date at the top for the most recent version.
Infinity X Investments Ltd (trading as Digital Shields)
Email: support@digitalshields.co
Company Registration: 16998775
Registered in England and Wales