1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, remember your preferences, and in some cases collect analytics data.
Alertitude takes a minimal approach to cookies — we only use what is necessary to operate the platform securely.
2. Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Alertitude | Session cookie: keeps you signed in and protects forms. Secure, HttpOnly. | Up to 30 days | Required |
| alt_remember | Alertitude | "Remember me" sign-in token, set only when you log in. Stored on our server only as a hash. | 30 days | Required |
| alrt_cookie_consent | Alertitude | Stores your cookie choice so the banner does not reappear (localStorage). | Until you clear it | Required |
| alrt_sign_logos | Alertitude | Remembers contractor logos you added to safety signs, on your device only (localStorage). Removed when you delete the logo. | Until you remove it | Required |
| alrt_marking, alrt_marking_weeks | Alertitude | Marking Tool: your legend, settings and saved weeks, on your device only (localStorage). Nothing is uploaded. | Until you clear it | Required |
| alrt_noticeboard | Alertitude | Notice Board: the details you typed for your posters, on your device only (localStorage). Nothing is uploaded. | Until you clear it | Required |
| alrt_checks | Alertitude | Equipment Checks: your machines, ladders, daily checks and signatures, on your device only (localStorage). Nothing is uploaded. | Until you clear it | Required |
| alrt_exposure | Alertitude | Noise & Vibration: your exposure entries and signatures, on your device only (localStorage). Nothing is uploaded. | Until you clear it | Required |
| alrt_lang | Alertitude | Stores your selected language (localStorage). | Until you clear it | Required |
| alt_sid | Alertitude | Random visit ID for our own visit statistics (sessionStorage). Only with your consent. | Until the tab is closed | Optional |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Usage analytics: page views and visit duration. Only with your consent. | 2 years | Optional |
3. Manage Your Preferences
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the platform to function. You can toggle optional cookies below.
Strictly Necessary
Sign-in, security and storing your consent choice. Cannot be disabled.
Analytics
Google Analytics and our own visit statistics (with shortened IP address) to help us improve the platform.
4. Third-Party Cookies
The only third-party cookies are Google Analytics cookies, set only after you accept analytics. Fonts are hosted on our own server, so no requests go to Google Fonts. PayPal may set its own cookies when you open the payment window; see PayPal's Cookie Statement.
5. How to Control Cookies in Your Browser
You can also manage or delete cookies directly through your browser settings:
Google Chrome · Mozilla Firefox · Safari · Microsoft Edge
Note: disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the platform from functioning correctly.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
7. Contact
For questions about cookies or data handling: office@alertitude.eu