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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 19 May 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, maintain your login session, and understand how you interact with the platform.

SYG Registry uses cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage and session tokens) to operate and improve the Platform.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies — These are required for the Platform to function. They enable your login session, authentication tokens, and security features. You cannot opt out of these.

Analytics Cookies — These help us understand how users interact with SYG Registry — which pages are visited, how long users stay, and what features are used. Data is anonymised where possible.

Preference Cookies — These remember your settings and choices on the Platform, such as UI preferences.

CookiePurposeDurationType
auth_tokenMaintains your login sessionSessionEssential
user_idIdentifies your accountSessionEssential
csrf_tokenPrevents cross-site request forgerySessionEssential
analytics_sessionAnonymous page visit tracking30 daysAnalytics
ui_preferencesRemembers UI settings1 yearPreference

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services integrated into SYG Registry may set their own cookies:

  • Stripe — sets cookies during the payment checkout process for fraud prevention and session management
  • Uniqode — may collect anonymous analytics on QR code scan events
  • Google — Google Places API may set cookies for autocomplete functionality

We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these services for more information.

4. Your Cookie Choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies currently stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Set preferences for accepting or rejecting cookies when they are set

Please note: disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using core Platform features.

Browser-specific guidance:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Settings > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

5. Legal Basis

Under UK GDPR, our legal basis for using essential cookies is legitimate interest — they are strictly necessary to provide the service you have requested. Analytics and preference cookies are used on the basis of your implied consent by continuing to use the Platform.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

7. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies:
Email: sygregistry@outlook.com

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