Cookie Policy — SimpleSockets

This Cookie Policy explains how SimpleSockets (a trading name of Drewdan Limited, company number 16948593) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our Service. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies); others persist for longer (persistent cookies).

2. Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

Session cookie — maintains your authenticated session while you are logged in
CSRF token — protects against cross-site request forgery attacks
Theme preference — remembers your light/dark mode choice

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance the functionality of the Service, for example by remembering your preferences within the dashboard.

Analytics Cookies

Where analytics tools are used, they may set cookies to help us understand how visitors use the Service, such as which pages are most visited and where visitors come from. This data is collected in aggregate and does not identify you personally. We do not currently use third-party analytics cookies by default.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some pages may include content or functionality provided by third parties (such as payment processors), which may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party's cookie policy for more information. Third parties we use include:

Stripe — payment processing (see Stripe's Privacy Policy)

4. Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service — in particular, disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in.

For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit:

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legislation. We will notify you of significant changes by posting an updated policy on this page.

6. Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].