Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies on the AlertCore website and platform for the following purposes. You can manage your preferences at any time using our cookie settings.
3. Types of cookies we use
| Type | Purpose | Examples | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Required for the website and platform to function. Cannot be disabled. | Authentication tokens, session cookies, security cookies. | Session / up to 1 year |
| Functional | Remembers your preferences to provide a better experience. | Language preference, region settings, UI preferences. | Up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Helps us understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve it. Data is aggregated and anonymised. | Page views, session duration, device type. | Up to 2 years |
| Marketing | Used to deliver relevant advertisements. Only set with your consent. | Ad targeting, conversion tracking. | Up to 1 year |
4. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use, such as analytics providers. These third parties have their own privacy policies and we recommend reviewing them. We only use trusted providers who comply with applicable data protection law.
5. Managing cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies are stored and delete them individually.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block all cookies from specific sites.
- Block all cookies from being set.
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser.
Please note that restricting cookies may affect the functionality of the AlertCore platform. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without impacting your ability to use the Service.
6. Your consent
When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via a notice on our website. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
8. Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@alertcore.co.uk.