What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better experience by remembering your preferences, understanding how you use our site, and optimizing our security services information.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
- Purpose: Required for the website to function properly, especially for security features and contact forms
- Examples: Session cookies, security cookies, load balancing cookies, authentication cookies
- Duration: Session to 1 year
- Can you disable? No - the website won't work properly without them
- Legal basis: Legitimate interest (necessary for service delivery and website security)
Analytics Cookies (Performance)
- Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our website to improve performance and user experience
- Examples: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat)
- Data collected: Pages visited, time on site, referral source, device type, browser information, geographic location (approximate)
- Duration: Up to 14 months (Google Analytics default)
- Can you disable? Yes - via Cookie Preferences or browser settings
- Legal basis: Consent
Marketing Cookies (Targeting/Advertising)
- Purpose: Track visitors to measure advertising effectiveness and retarget potential clients
- Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads cookies, LinkedIn Insight Tag
- Data collected: Ad interactions, conversions, website visits from ads, user interests
- Duration: Varies by platform (typically 30-180 days)
- Can you disable? Yes - via Cookie Preferences
- Legal basis: Consent
Functionality Cookies (Preferences)
- Purpose: Remember your choices and preferences (e.g., language, region, form inputs, chat settings)
- Examples: Preference cookies, form autofill cookies, language settings
- Duration: Up to 1 year
- Can you disable? Yes - but some features may not work as expected
- Legal basis: Consent
Specific Cookies We Use
Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration Type
_ga Google Analytics Distinguish 2 years Analytics users
_gid Google Analytics Distinguish 24 hours Analytics users
_gat Google Analytics Throttle request 1 minute Analytics rate
cookie_consent Sonic Security Store cookie 1 year Essential preferences session_id Sonic Security Maintain user Session Essential session
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Track ad 3 months Marketing conversions
_gcl_au Google Ads Track ad 3 months Marketing conversions
li_fat_id LinkedIn Track ad 3 months Marketing conversions
PHPSESSID PHP Session Session Essential identification
security_token Sonic Security CSRF protection Session Essential
Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third parties that may set cookies:
Analytics:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Advertising Platforms:
- Meta (Facebook): Ad tracking and conversion measurement
- Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
- Opt-out: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads
- Google Ads: Ad tracking and conversion measurement
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Opt-out: https://adssettings.google.com
- LinkedIn: Professional networking and B2B advertising
- Privacy Policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
- Opt-out: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out
Security Services:
- reCAPTCHA: Spam and bot protection (Google)
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Cloudflare: Website security and performance
- Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/
These services have their own cookie and privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Banner:
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
- Learn more about our cookie use
Cookie Preferences Center:
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer
- Accessing the settings icon on the cookie banner
- Clearing cookies in your browser and revisiting the site
Browser Settings:
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
Mobile Devices:
- iOS Safari: Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security
- Android Chrome: Chrome app > More settings > Site settings > Cookies
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Essential Cookies:
If you disable essential cookies, you may not be able to:
- Use contact forms or request quotes
- Access secure areas of the website
- Maintain session during browsing
- Benefit from security features (CSRF protection)
Analytics Cookies:
If you disable analytics cookies, we cannot:
- Track website performance
- Identify popular pages
- Improve user experience based on data
- However, your browsing will still work normally
Marketing Cookies:
If you disable marketing cookies:
- You may see less relevant advertisements
- We cannot measure ad campaign effectiveness
- Your browsing experience is not affected
Do Not Track (DNT)
We do not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. However, you can control cookies through the methods described above.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie use or for legal reasons. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
For questions about our use of cookies:
Email: info@sonicsecuritysolutions.com
Phone: +44 7549 429472
Website: sonicsecuritysolutions.com
Address: Sonic Security Solutions Ltd, Office 6238 - 182-184 High Street North, London,