Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Sentinel Nerd, Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on sentinelnerd.com and the Sentinel Nerd platform (the "Service"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website operators information about how their site is being used.

Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and web beacons (also known as tracking pixels). Throughout this policy, we refer to all of these collectively as "cookies."

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

Cookie Purpose Duration
session_token Authenticates your login session 24 hours / until logout
csrf_token Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks Session
cookie_consent Remembers your cookie preferences 1 year

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Service so we can improve it. We use privacy-focused analytics that do not track individual users across websites.

Cookie Purpose Duration
_sn_analytics Anonymous page view and feature usage tracking 30 days
_sn_ref Tracks how you found our website (referral source) 30 days

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your settings and preferences to provide a personalized experience.

Cookie Purpose Duration
theme Remembers your light/dark mode preference 1 year
dashboard_layout Stores your dashboard widget arrangement 1 year
timezone Stores your timezone for accurate event timestamps 1 year

Third-Party Cookies

We minimize the use of third-party cookies. The following third-party services may set cookies when you use the Service:

  • Stripe — Our payment processor sets cookies when you access billing pages to prevent fraud and process payments securely. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.

We do not use third-party advertising cookies or sell data to advertisers.

Managing Cookies

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

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close the browser

Please note that blocking essential cookies will prevent the Service from functioning properly. You will not be able to log in or use authenticated features if session cookies are blocked.

To manage cookies in your browser:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at: