Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the service.
Surrey Sentinel uses cookies to provide a secure, functional experience and to improve our platform based on how people use it.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for Surrey Sentinel to function properly. Without them, you would not be able to use the platform. These cookies cannot be disabled.
- Session Cookies (Auth.js): Keep you logged in as you navigate between pages. These expire when you close your browser or log out.
- Cookie Consent Preference: Remembers your cookie consent choice so we don't ask you again on every visit. Expires after 6 months.
- Stripe Payment Session: Securely processes your subscription payments. Only active during the checkout flow.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how you use Surrey Sentinel so we can identify bugs, measure feature usage, and improve the user experience. These cookies require your consent.
- PostHog Analytics: Tracks page views, button clicks, and user journeys through the platform. We use this data to understand which features are most valuable and where users encounter issues.
- Session Replays (Optional): Records anonymized session interactions to help us diagnose bugs and usability issues. Personal data is automatically redacted.
- Duration: PostHog cookies expire after 365 days.
If you reject analytics cookies, we will only collect anonymous page views with no user identification. This helps us understand overall traffic without tracking individual behavior.
Managing Cookies
You can control your cookie preferences in several ways:
Via Our Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit Surrey Sentinel, you'll see a cookie consent banner offering two choices:
- Accept All: Enables both essential and analytics cookies
- Reject All: Only enables essential cookies (analytics disabled)
Your choice is stored for 6 months. After that, you'll be asked again.
Via Your Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies (warning: this will prevent you from logging in)
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete existing cookies
- Set your browser to ask for permission before accepting cookies
Learn more about managing cookies in your browser:
Contact Us to Update Preferences
If you'd like to change your cookie preferences or have questions, email us at hello@surreysentinel.co.uk.
For complete details on how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.