1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website operators analytical information.
Similar technologies — such as pixels, web beacons, local storage, and session storage — may be used in conjunction with cookies and are included within the scope of this policy.
2. Legal Basis
Our use of cookies is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and UK GDPR. Under PECR, we require your consent to set any cookies other than those that are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. We rely on legitimate interests under UK GDPR Article 6(1)(f) for technical and security cookies, and on consent for analytics and marketing cookies.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms. Without these cookies, the services you have asked for cannot be provided.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ironfell_session | Maintains your authenticated session | Session |
| ironfell_csrf | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| ironfell_auth_token | Stores your authentication token for secure access | 7 days |
| ironfell_refresh_token | Used to refresh your authentication without re-login | 30 days |
Analytics Cookies
Requires ConsentThese cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. All information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
| Cookie | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _vercel_insights | Vercel Analytics — aggregated page view analytics | 1 year |
| va_uid | Vercel — unique visitor identifier (anonymised) | 1 year |
Functional Cookies
Requires ConsentThese cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and workflow progress.
| Cookie / Storage | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ironfell_workflow | Local storage — saves your configurator progress | Persistent |
| ironfell_prefs | Local storage — stores UI preferences (theme, layout) | Persistent |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our website. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies and we encourage you to review them:
- Stripe, Inc. — payment processing. Stripe may set cookies to detect fraud and ensure secure payment processing.
- Vercel, Inc. — hosting and analytics.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings:Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Refer to your browser's help documentation:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
- Opt-out tools: For analytics cookies, you may use the opt-out mechanisms provided by the relevant third party where available.
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will impair the functionality of our website, including your ability to log in or use the configurator.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed. The "last updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: