How we use cookies and similar technologies.
Last updated: 10 February 2026
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 website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
GuardWise uses a minimal number of cookies, limited to those that are strictly necessary for our platform to function. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or third-party analytics cookies.
The following table describes the cookies used on our website and platform:
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| auth_token | Keeps you signed in to your account | Essential | Session / 30 days |
| subscription_data | Stores your current plan details to display the correct features | Essential | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | Essential | 12 months |
Our payment provider, Stripe, may set cookies when you interact with the payment or subscription management pages. These cookies are necessary for secure payment processing and fraud prevention. You can read Stripe's cookie policy at stripe.com/cookies-policy.
We do not use any other third-party cookies on our website or platform.
In addition to cookies, our platform uses your browser's local storage to store authentication tokens and user preferences. Local storage functions similarly to cookies but allows us to store data locally on your device without sending it to our servers with every request. This data is used solely to provide and improve your experience with the Service.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of our platform from functioning correctly. If you block authentication cookies, you will not be able to sign in to your account.
For more information on managing cookies in your browser:
We may update this cookie policy if we introduce new cookies or change how we use existing ones. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last updated" date.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@guardwise.co.uk