Cookie Policy

PolicySight Limited

Last updated: 30 June 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and enabling essential website functionality.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on PolicySight.com, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

How We Use Cookies

We use essential cookies so the website works. We also offer optional analytics cookies (Google Analytics, with IP anonymisation and no personalised advertising), which stay off unless you choose to enable them. We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies. Our approach is privacy-focused: analytics are off by default and you can decline them.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential and Optional Cookies

We use essential cookies that are necessary for our website to function. These are automatically placed on your device and cannot be refused without impacting website functionality. We also offer optional analytics cookies, which are off by default and are only set if you choose to enable them.

Cookie Details:

Session Cookies
  • Purpose: Maintain your login session and keep you signed in whilst browsing our website
  • Type: Essential
  • Duration: Session (deleted when browser closes)
Authentication Cookies
  • Purpose: Verify your identity and prevent unauthorised access to your account
  • Type: Essential
  • Duration: Until logout or session expires
Security Cookies
  • Purpose: Protect against fraudulent activity and enhance website security
  • Type: Essential
  • Duration: Session or up to 24 hours
Preference Cookies
  • Purpose: Remember your language preferences and other site settings
  • Type: Functional
  • Duration: Up to 12 months
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
  • Purpose: Help us understand how the website is used so we can improve it, via Google Analytics with IP anonymisation and no personalised advertising
  • Type: Optional, off by default, set only with your consent
  • Duration: Up to 24 months

What We Don't Use

Aside from the optional analytics cookies described above, we do not use the following types of cookies:

  • Advertising Cookies: We do not use cookies for advertising purposes or to show you targeted advertisements
  • Marketing Cookies: We do not use cookies to build marketing profiles or for email marketing
  • Cross-Site Tracking Cookies: We do not track your behaviour across other websites or build cross-site profiles
  • Social Media Cookies: We do not use social media tracking or sharing cookies
  • Advertising Trackers: We do not allow advertising networks to track you through our website

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services in connection with our website:

Google Analytics (Optional)

If you enable analytics, Google Analytics places cookies to measure how the website is used. We configure it with IP anonymisation on and personalised advertising off. These cookies are not set unless you choose to enable them. For more information, please see Google's Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy.

Vercel (Hosting)

Our website is hosted on Vercel, which provides privacy-friendly, aggregate usage and performance measurement. This does not rely on advertising or cross-site tracking cookies. For more information, please see Vercel's Privacy Policy at vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Essential cookies are necessary for website functionality and cannot be disabled without affecting your ability to use our services. Optional analytics cookies are off by default; you can enable or decline them at any time using the cookie banner. You can also:

  • Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block all cookies, though this may prevent you from using our website properly
  • Clear Cookies: Delete existing cookies through your browser settings
  • Session Management: Log out of your account to clear session-specific cookies

Browser-Specific Instructions

To manage cookies in your browser:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

International Compliance & Legal Basis

Our cookie practices comply with international privacy laws including:

European Union (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC:

  • Essential Cookies: Article 6(1)(f) - Legitimate interest in providing our services
  • Preference Cookies: Article 6(1)(a) - Based on your explicit consent
  • Analytics Cookies: Article 6(1)(a) - Based on your explicit consent, off by default

United Kingdom (UK GDPR)

Under UK GDPR and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR):

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for contract performance
  • Preference Cookies: Based on your consent
  • Analytics Cookies: Based on your consent, off by default

California (CCPA/CPRA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act:

  • You have the right to know what personal information is collected
  • You have the right to delete personal information
  • You have the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Note: We do not sell your personal information

Canada (PIPEDA)

Under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act:

  • Collection limited to purposes identified
  • Consent required for collection, use, and disclosure
  • Personal information used only for stated purposes

Australia (Privacy Act)

Under the Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles:

  • Open and transparent handling of personal information
  • Collection only when necessary for business functions
  • Right to access and correct personal information

Brazil (LGPD)

Under Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais:

  • Data processing based on legitimate interest for essential functions
  • Consent required for non-essential processing
  • Right to confirmation, access, correction, and deletion

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Sending you an email notification if you have an account with us

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us using our contact form.

Post: PolicySight Limited
First Floor, 81-85 High Street
Brentwood, Essex, England
CM14 4RR

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights regarding cookies and your personal data. For more information about your rights and how we protect your privacy, please see our Privacy Policy.