Cookie Policy

Version 1.0 | Effective: 1 February 2026 | AI Agent Sprint™ — an imprint of Sentient Sky Ltd

Plain-English Summary

We use cookies on this Site. A small number are essential for the Site to function and cannot be turned off. Others — including analytics and marketing cookies — require your consent. You can manage your preferences at any time via the Cookie Settings link in our footer.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function, remember your preferences, and understand how you use it. We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage where technically applicable. References to “cookies” in this policy include all such similar technologies.

2. Who Sets Cookies on This Site?

Cookies are set either by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party service providers acting on our behalf (third-party cookies). Where third-party cookies are set, those providers act under their own privacy policies and we have limited control over their operation. We list all third parties whose cookies may be present on the Site in Section 5 below.

3. Cookie Categories, Purposes & Legal Basis

Category	Purpose	Legal Basis (UK/EU)	Can You Opt Out?
Strictly Necessary	Core site functionality: login sessions, checkout, cookie consent memory, security tokens (CSRF), payment processing handoff.	Not required — essential for function	No — the Site cannot function without these
Analytics & Performance	Aggregate, anonymised data on how visitors use the Site — pages visited, referral sources, time on page, bounce rates. Used to improve the Site.	Consent (UK GDPR / EU ePrivacy / PECR)	Yes — via Cookie Settings or browser
Functional	Remembering your preferences (e.g., region, display settings) to provide a more personalised experience. Does not track across other sites.	Consent	Yes — via Cookie Settings
Marketing & Targeting	Building an interest profile based on your browsing to show relevant advertising on other websites and platforms (e.g., Meta, Google Ads).	Consent	Yes — via Cookie Settings or opt-out links below

4. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name / Service	Category	Purpose	Retention
Session cookies (first-party)	Strictly Necessary	Maintain login state and checkout session	Session (deleted when browser closes)
Cookie consent record (first-party)	Strictly Necessary	Remember your cookie preferences	12 months
Stripe payment cookies	Strictly Necessary	Secure payment processing handoff	Session / short-term
Google Analytics 4 (_ga, _gid)	Analytics	Aggregate site usage analytics (IP anonymised)	Up to 26 months
Meta Pixel (_fbp)	Marketing	Ad conversion tracking and audience building on Meta platforms	90 days
Google Ads (conversion tracking)	Marketing	Tracking ad-driven conversions	90 days

This list may not be exhaustive. As our services evolve, cookies used may change. We will update this policy accordingly.

5. Third-Party Cookie Providers

Some cookies are operated directly by third parties. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for full details of how they process data collected through their cookies:

Provider	Privacy Policy
Google (Analytics & Ads)	policies.google.com/privacy
Meta Platforms (Facebook/Instagram)	facebook.com/privacy/policy
Stripe (payment processing)	stripe.com/privacy

6. Your Consent & Managing Preferences

When you first visit the Site, a cookie consent banner will be displayed. You may:

Accept all cookies — including analytics and marketing;
Reject non-essential cookies — only strictly necessary cookies will be set;
Customise your preferences — choose which categories to allow.

You can update or withdraw your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of any page on our Site. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any prior processing based on consent already given.

6.1 Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

You may also control cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking certain cookies may affect Site functionality, including the ability to log in or complete a purchase.

Browser	Cookie Management Guide
Google Chrome	support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox	support.mozilla.org — cookies
Apple Safari	support.apple.com — Safari cookies
Microsoft Edge	support.microsoft.com — Edge cookies

6.2 Opting Out of Specific Third-Party Tracking

Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Meta ad preferences: Manage via your Facebook Ad Preferences.
Digital advertising industry opt-outs: Visit Your Online Choices (EU) or About Ads (USA).

7. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. We do not currently respond to automated DNT signals. To opt out of non-essential tracking, please use our Cookie Settings manager or the browser controls and opt-out links described in Section 6 above.

8. Cookie Retention Periods

Session cookies: Expire when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies (analytics, functional): Retained for up to 26 months unless deleted earlier.
Marketing cookies: Typically 30–90 days depending on the provider.
Consent record: 12 months, after which we may ask for your preferences again.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our Site and services evolve. The “Effective date” at the top will be updated, and where changes are material, we will notify registered users by email.

10. Contact Us

Questions about our use of cookies:

Privacy contact	[email protected]
Postal address	Sentient Sky Ltd, 401 Coventry Road, Birmingham, B10 0SP, United Kingdom

Version History

Version	Date	Notes
1.0	Feb 2026	Initial release — GDPR, UK GDPR, PECR, ePrivacy compliant