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 provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
Sentinel uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our service
- Improve the performance and security of our platform
- Provide personalized features and content
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling out forms.
Examples:
- Session management
- Authentication tokens
- Security features
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and customization choices.
Examples:
- Language preferences
- Theme selection (light/dark mode)
- Dashboard layout preferences
- Time zone settings
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Examples:
- Page views and navigation paths
- Time spent on pages
- Error messages encountered
- Feature usage statistics
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site.
Examples:
- Load times
- Server response metrics
- Resource utilization
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set cookies on our behalf:
- Stripe: For payment processing
- Twilio: For SMS notifications
- Analytics providers: For understanding usage patterns
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We encourage you to review them.
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
To learn more about managing cookies, visit your browser's help pages:
Cookie Consent
When you first visit Sentinel, we'll ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through your account settings.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our service may not function properly:
- You may not be able to stay logged in
- Your preferences won't be saved
- Some features may not work as expected
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you don't want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to Do Not Track signals. We will update our practices as standards emerge.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding our use of cookies, including:
- The right to be informed about our cookie usage
- The right to opt-out of non-essential cookies
- The right to access information about cookies we've set
- The right to have cookies deleted
For more information about your rights, please see our Privacy Policy.
Cookie Details
Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session |
Maintains your login session | Session |
csrf_token |
Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
remember_token |
Keeps you logged in between sessions | 30 days |
Functional Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
theme |
Remembers your theme preference | 1 year |
timezone |
Stores your timezone setting | 1 year |
language |
Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics tracking | 24 hours |
Note: Analytics cookies are only set with your consent.
Consent Management
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:
- Log in to your Sentinel account
- Go to Settings > Privacy
- Update your cookie preferences
- Click "Save Changes"
Your preferences will be stored and respected across all your devices where you're signed in.