Cookie Policy
How we use cookies on our website
Last updated: January 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners. Cookies help us improve your experience on our website and allow certain features to function properly.
2. How We Use Cookies
Sentinel Door Systems Limited uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie consent preferences.
- Analytics Cookies: We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the website's structure, content, and user experience. These cookies collect information anonymously.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, personalised features.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
Analytics Cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through your browser settings.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. To understand these settings, the following links may be helpful:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to use some features.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies. The third-party services we use include Google Analytics for website usage analysis. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information on how they use cookies.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: info@sentineldoors.co.uk
- Phone: 01226 380 898
- Address: Unit 7, Cannon Way, Claycliffe Business Park, Barugh Green, Barnsley S75 1JU