COOKIE POLICY

Close Safety Systems Ltd
Company Number: 16677751
Last Updated: 28 November 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Close Safety Systems Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on www.closesafetysystems.com (“the Site”).

By continuing to browse or use the Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you withdraw consent via your browser settings or our cookie banner (where applicable).

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us:

  • Ensure the website functions correctly

  • Improve performance and security

  • Understand how visitors interact with the site

  • Deliver a reliable, secure browsing experience

Cookies may be set directly by us (“first-party cookies”) or by third-party service providers (“third-party cookies”).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)

These cookies are required for the website to operate.

They are automatically enabled and cannot be turned off.

They include:

  • Security and DDoS protection (Cloudflare)

  • Page routing and load balancing

  • Session management

  • Contact form functionality

  • Cookie consent preferences

Examples:

  • cfduid (Cloudflare security)

  • ss_cvisit, ss_cpvisit (Squarespace session and page routing)

2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website.

We use:

  • Squarespace Analytics

  • Google Analytics 4 (if enabled)

We collect:

  • Page views

  • Traffic sources

  • Device/browser information

  • Time spent on the site

  • Interaction data

All analytical data is anonymised where possible.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These enable enhanced functionality such as:

  • Remembering form entries

  • Retaining cookie preferences

  • Smoother browsing

Disabling these may affect user experience.

2.4 Marketing / Third-Party Cookies

We currently do not use advertising cookies.

However, third parties embedded in the site (such as:

  • YouTube

  • Google Maps

  • Embedded video players

  • Scheduling widgets

…may set cookies if you interact with them.

We do not control these cookies directly.

3. Cookies Used by Future Services

When our Cloud Analytics Platform (SaaS) launches, optional account and platform cookies may be used, including:

  • Authentication tokens

  • Session identifiers

  • User preferences

  • Dashboard state

  • API usage metadata

These cookies will be used only for logged-in SaaS users and will be covered by additional platform-specific terms.

4. How Long Cookies Are Stored

Cookie duration varies:

  • Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies: remain for 1–24 months depending on provider

  • Analytics cookies: may persist up to 26 months (Google standard)

Cookies used by third-party integrations will follow those providers’ retention policies.

5. Managing or Disabling Cookies

You can manage, block, or delete cookies using your browser settings.

Here are direct links for common browsers:

If you disable cookies:

  • essential functionality may be limited

  • some pages may not load correctly

  • forms may not work as intended

6. Cookie Consent Banner

Our website uses a cookie banner.

This banner:

  • Provides information about cookie use

  • Allows you to continue browsing with implied consent (PECR model)

  • Links to this Cookie Policy

  • May include an option to manage preferences (depending on your Squarespace plan)

If you dismiss the banner, cookies may load as per your browser settings.

7. Third-Party Providers

The following services may set cookies:

Squarespace

  • Analytics

  • Session tracking

  • Fraud prevention

  • Site performance

Cloudflare

  • Bot management

  • DDoS protection

  • Security verification

Google Analytics (if installed)

  • Anonymous visitor tracking

  • Performance metrics

Email/Support Services

If you click email or contact widgets, those providers may set cookies.

We do not control third-party cookie policies.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy at any time.
The revision date will always be shown at the top.

9. Contact Us

For questions about cookies or data privacy:

Close Safety Systems Ltd
Email: info@closesafetysystems.com
Registered in England & Wales (Company No. 16677751)