Cookie Policy
Last updated: 14 March 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 more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.
2. Essential cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or setting your privacy preferences.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Supabase authentication session. Keeps you logged in. | Session / 1 year |
| sb-*-auth-token-code-verifier | Security token for the authentication flow (PKCE). | Session |
3. Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve the service. These cookies collect information in an anonymised form, including the number of visitors, where visitors come from, and the pages they visit.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state for Google Analytics. | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique visitors (24-hour window). | 24 hours |
4. Payment cookies
When you make a payment through Stripe, the following cookies may be set during the checkout process. These are necessary to process your payment securely.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __stripe_mid | Stripe fraud prevention and detection. | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe session identifier for payment processing. | 30 minutes |
5. How to manage cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu of your browser. Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of the site, such as staying logged in.
For more information about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage or delete them, visit aboutcookies.org.
For guidance from the UK Information Commissioner’s Office on cookies, visit ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, email us at hello@dentistalert.co.uk.
For our full data handling practices, see our Privacy Policy.