Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 31, 2025

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.