Cookie Policy

This cookie policy explains how Tech Guarding Ltd ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit techguarding.com or any of our sub‑domains (the "site"). Cookies help us provide you with a better experience, improve our site and ensure certain features work properly. By continuing to browse the site, you agree to our use of cookies as described below. You can find general guidance on cookies from the UK Information Commissioner's Office, but this policy describes the cookies we set and how you can control them.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your device when you visit a website. They allow a website to recognise your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. Cookies may be "session" cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent" cookies, which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them.

How we use cookies

We use cookies to operate our site, to understand how visitors use our pages and to tailor our content and advertisements. The cookies we use fall into the following categories:

• Strictly necessary cookies: Required for basic site functions (e.g. logging in, form submission, navigation). Without them, the site may not work properly. These do not store personal information.
• Analytical or performance cookies: Help us understand visitor interaction (popular pages, errors). Information is aggregated & anonymous and used to improve site performance.
• Functionality cookies: Remember choices (language, region) and provide enhanced features. May support services you request (e.g. video playback). Data is typically anonymised.
• Targeting / advertising cookies: Record visits, pages viewed and links followed to make advertising more relevant on our site and elsewhere, limit repetition and measure campaign effectiveness.

Cookies we use

The table below lists the main cookies set by us and by our service providers when you use our site. Names and durations may change as services evolve.

Cookie title	Cookie name	Purpose	Expiry	More information
Session cookie	techguarding_session	Strictly necessary; maintains your browsing session and login state.	Session (on browser close)	Without it the site cannot function correctly; no personal info.
Cookie consent	cookie_consent / cookie_settings	Stores whether you accepted or rejected non‑essential cookies and your preferences.	1 year	Set to comply with UK cookie laws and remember preferences.
Google Analytics	_ga / _gid / _gat	Analytical usage data (page views, navigation paths) to compile reports & improve the site.	_ga 2 years; _gid 24 hours; _gat 1 minute	Google Analytics cookie usage
Preference cookie	language_preference	Functionality; remembers your chosen language/region for future visits.	6 months	Enhances experience; deletion requires re‑selection.
Security (reCAPTCHA)	_GRECAPTCHA	Spam protection on forms and login pages.	6 months	Google's cookie policy
Facebook Pixel	_fbp / fr	Ad relevance & campaign performance measurement.	3 months	Meta policy
Authentication (Supabase)	sb-* (e.g. sb-project-auth-token, sb-project-refresh-token)	Strictly necessary authentication/session cookies issued by Supabase to maintain user login state, store access & refresh tokens, and secure API requests (SameSite=Lax, Secure on HTTPS).	Session (access) / Persistent (refresh – duration per auth settings)	Required for authenticated areas; removing clears login.
UI Preference (Sidebar)	sidebar:state	Functionality cookie remembering collapsed/expanded sidebar preference (SameSite=Lax, Secure on HTTPS).	7 days	Enhances UX; deletion resets layout preference.
Cloudflare Turnstile	cf_* / __cf_* / turnstile tokens	Strictly necessary security cookies used by Cloudflare Turnstile to distinguish bots from humans and protect forms/login flows (Secure, SameSite where applicable).	Short‑lived (minutes to hours)	Cloudflare Turnstile docs

Third‑party cookies

Some cookies are placed by third‑party services (analytics, advertising, security). We do not control their settings; consult those providers for management details.

Your choices

On first visit a banner lets you accept all, reject non‑essential or customise. Essential cookies are always active. Change preferences anytime via the "Cookie settings" link in the footer.

Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies. Disabling all cookies may impair site functionality.

Changes to this policy

We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Revisit this page to stay informed.

Contact us

Questions about our use of cookies: info@techguarding.com or write to Tech Guarding Ltd, 32 Eyre Street, Sheffield, S1 4QZ, United Kingdom.

Last updated: 26/08/2025.