Cookie Policy
Last updated: 24 May 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the website owner.
AdminShield uses cookies to ensure our platform functions correctly and to provide you with a secure, personalised experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Authentication: We use cookies to keep you logged in to AdminShield. Without these cookies, you would need to sign in every time you visit a new page.
Security: We use cookies to help detect and prevent fraud and protect your account from unauthorised access.
Preferences: We use cookies to remember your settings and preferences within the platform, such as your display preferences.
Session management: We use cookies to manage your session and ensure the platform works correctly during your visit.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function. They enable core features such as authentication, security and session management. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the platform cannot function without them.
We do not use:
- Advertising or tracking cookies
- Third-party analytics cookies that track you across websites
- Social media cookies
- Marketing or retargeting cookies
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our platform may use services from trusted third parties that set their own cookies:
Stripe: Our payment processor may set cookies when you complete a payment. These are essential for processing your subscription securely.
These third-party services have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies from being set
Please note that if you disable essential cookies, you will not be able to log in or use AdminShield. Disabling cookies may also affect other websites you visit.
For more information on managing cookies, visit:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
6. Cookie Retention
Session cookies: These expire when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period. Our authentication cookies are retained for up to 30 days to keep you logged in, or until you sign out.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by email or by displaying a notice in the platform.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: support@adminshield.co.uk
Website: www.adminshield.co.uk