Cookie Policy
Fire Safety Index
firesafetyindex.co.uk • firesafetyindex.org
Last updated: November 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Fire Safety Index (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our websites firesafetyindex.co.uk and firesafetyindex.org. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
For any cookie-related questions or requests, please contact:
privacy@firesafetyindex.org
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us provide core functionality, analyse website performance, improve security, and offer a better user experience.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
- Persistent cookies (remain until they expire or are deleted)
- First-party cookies (set by us)
- Third-party cookies (set by external services integrated into our site)
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
2.1 Essential & Functional Cookies
These cookies are required for the core functionality of the Fire Safety Index platform. They may include:
- Authentication and session cookies for secure login
- Cookies used to access the dashboard and manage premises
- Security and access-control cookies
- Cookies that remember certain user preferences or form states
These cookies do not require consent because the site cannot function correctly without them.
3. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics to understand how visitors use our site so we can improve functionality and performance. These cookies may include (but are not limited to):
3.1 Google Analytics
Used for:
- Measuring website traffic and usage
- Tracking user interactions and navigation
- Understanding how organisations use the Fire Safety Index platform
3.2 Facebook Analytics
Used for:
- Understanding engagement patterns
- Analysing user interaction flows
3.3 Internal Click-Tracking
We may use first-party tracking to monitor how users interact with buttons, pages, or tools within the dashboard for service improvement.
Analytics cookies may require user consent, depending on browser rules and regional regulations. Where required, analytics cookies will only run after consent is given.
4. Marketing & Advertising Cookies
While we do not currently run ad network advertisements on the platform, some third-party services we use may place marketing-related cookies, including:
- Facebook tracking technologies
- Analytics tools that also support advertising integrations
Recommended partners have the option to sponsor listings on our site to boost their visibility.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use several external services that may set cookies, including:
5.1 Stripe (Payment Processing)
If you access payment features, Stripe may set cookies to:
- Detect fraud
- Remember payment session states
- Ensure secure checkout
5.2 Google Analytics & Facebook Analytics
As described above.
5.3 Hosting and Security Services
Our hosting provider or security systems may set cookies essential for:
- Load balancing
- Performance optimisation
- Protection against malicious activity
Third-party cookies are governed by the respective provider’s privacy and cookie policies.
6. Cookie Consent Banner
Where required by law, we display a cookie banner that allows users to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage cookie preferences
We aim to block non-essential cookies until consent is obtained.
You can modify your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings (see section 8).
7. Cookies We May Use
Below is a general overview of the types of cookies that may be stored on your device. Exact names may vary depending on updates by providers.
7.1 Essential Cookies
- Session / login cookies – maintain authentication
- CSRF tokens – protect against cross-site request forgery
- Server load-balancing cookies – ensure uptime and stability
7.2 Analytics Cookies
- _ga, _gid, _gat (Google Analytics)
- Facebook analytics identifiers
- Internal performance tracking cookies
7.3 Functional Cookies
- Cookies to remember dashboard preferences
- Cookies to manage multi-step processes (e.g., updating premises)
7.4 Third-Party Cookies
- Stripe checkout session cookies
- Security or performance-related cookies from hosting infrastructure
8. How to Control Cookies
You have full control over cookies.
8.1 Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to:
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies
- Allow only certain types of cookies
- Receive alerts when cookies are being used
Links to cookie-management instructions for popular browsers:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
- Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/topic/delete-and-manage-cookies
8.2 Opting Out of Analytics
Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/
Facebook Ads/Analytics preferences:
https://www.facebook.com/help/109378269482053
8.3 Blocking Third-Party Cookies
Most browsers offer a “block third-party cookies” feature, which prevents external services from storing cookies (though this may affect website functionality).
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically.
The most recent version will always be available at:
https://firesafetyindex.org/cookies
If significant changes occur, we may notify users through the website or via email.
10. Contact Us
For any cookie-related enquiries, including requests for cookie information or consent management, please contact:
Email: privacy@firesafetyindex.org
Website: https://www.firesafetyindex.org
We will respond as promptly as possible.