Cookie Policy
How ScanalytIQ uses cookies and similar technologies.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and keep you signed in between pages.
Cookies we use
We keep our cookie usage to the minimum required for the service to function.
Essential cookies
Required for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| connect.sid | Keeps you signed in between pages | 7 days |
Preference cookies
Remember choices you have made, stored in your browser's local storage.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sq_cookie_consent | Records your analytics cookie preference (accepted or declined) | Persistent |
Analytics cookies (optional)
Only set if you accept analytics cookies. Used to understand how visitors use the site. You can decline these without affecting any site functionality.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_QRXXEYN8VF | Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years |
Third-party services
ScanalytIQ uses the following third-party services that may process data on your behalf:
- Google Analytics (Google LLC) — used to measure site traffic and usage patterns, only if you accept analytics cookies. Data is processed in accordance with Google's privacy policy. You can opt out at any time via your cookie preference or using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
- Azure Communication Services (Microsoft Corporation) — used to send transactional emails such as account verification and password reset links.
- Azure Database for PostgreSQL (Microsoft Corporation) — stores your account and analysis data securely in the EU.
- Anthropic Claude API — processes website content you submit for analysis. Content is not used to train Anthropic's models via the API.
Managing cookies
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling the essential session cookie (connect.sid) will prevent you from signing in to ScanalytIQ.
Questions?
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us at scanalytiq@lothringer.co.uk.