Version 2.0 · May 2026

Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies on alphadraw.co.uk.

In short

Essential cookies always run (login, consent memory, UK routing)
Analytics and marketing cookies are off until you opt in
Manage choices anytime via the footer or account privacy settings
Contact: info@alphadraw.co.uk

Version: 2.0 Last updated: May 2026

This policy explains how AlphaDraw uses cookies and similar technologies on alphadraw.co.uk.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We also use browser local storage for cookie preference choices (same legal category as cookies for consent purposes).

How to control cookies

First visit: use the cookie banner (Essential only / Accept all / Manage).
Anytime: footer → Manage cookies, or Account → Privacy settings.
Browser: you can block or delete cookies in browser settings; essential features may stop working.

We record your choices in an audit log (version, categories, timestamp) for compliance.

Cookie categories

Strictly necessary (always on)

Required to provide the service. No consent required under UK PECR for these.

Name / storage	Purpose	Duration
Authentication session cookies	Secure login session	Session / up to 1 year
`alphadraw_cookie_consent`	Remember your cookie choices	1 year
Geo / routing session	UK eligibility routing	Session

Analytics (optional — off by default)

Would help us measure site usage. Not loaded in the current release until you enable them in preferences. If enabled in future, we will list tools here (e.g. GA4) before activation.

Marketing (optional — off by default)

Used to align email/SMS marketing with your opt-in. Turning marketing cookies on in the banner or account settings updates your marketing consent flag. You can opt out anytime without affecting essential cookies.

Third-party cookies

Payment provider — may set cookies on their domains during checkout.
Authentication provider — session cookies on our domain so you stay signed in.

See our Privacy Policy for how we share data with processors.

Changes

We will update this policy when we add or remove cookies. The banner shows the active policy version (currently 2.0).

Contact: info@alphadraw.co.uk