1. What Are Cookies
1.1. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
1.2. We use cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage) to:
- Enable essential functionality of the Service
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use the Service (analytics)
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. Without these cookies, the Service will not work properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|
connect.sid |
Session management - keeps you logged in and maintains your session state |
Session / 24 hours |
First-party |
_csrf |
Cross-Site Request Forgery protection - security token to prevent malicious requests |
Session |
First-party |
cookie_consent |
Records your cookie preferences |
1 year |
First-party |
Legal Basis: These cookies are strictly necessary for the provision of the Service you have requested and do not require consent under PECR Regulation 6(4).
2.2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Service by collecting anonymous information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|
_analytics_session |
Anonymous page view and feature usage tracking |
Session |
First-party |
Note: Analytics cookies are not set for administrator accounts. Data collected is anonymised and aggregated.
2.3. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|
theme_preference |
Remembers your display preferences (if applicable) |
1 year |
First-party |
sidebar_state |
Remembers navigation sidebar state |
Session |
First-party (Local Storage) |
3. Third-Party Cookies and Services
3.1. We use third-party services that may set their own cookies when you interact with certain features:
| Service | Purpose | Cookie Policy |
|---|
| Stripe |
Payment processing - sets cookies for fraud prevention and payment functionality |
Stripe Cookie Policy |
| Sentry |
Error monitoring - may set cookies for session tracking when errors occur |
Sentry Privacy Policy |
3.2. We have no control over third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party cookie policies for more information.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
4.1. Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block all or specific cookies
- Set preferences for different websites
4.2. Browser-Specific Instructions:
4.3. Warning: Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in and using the Service. The Service requires cookies to function.
5. Do Not Track Signals
5.1. Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. We respect DNT signals and will not set non-essential tracking cookies when DNT is enabled.
5.2. Strictly necessary cookies required for the Service to function will still be set regardless of DNT status.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
6.1. We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
6.2. The "Effective Date" at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.
6.3. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us via the help form on our help page.