Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on CertArch, why we use them, and how you can control them.

2. How We Use Cookies

CertArch uses essential cookies only. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or third-party analytics cookies.

We have designed the platform to use the minimum number of cookies necessary to provide a functional and secure service.

3. Cookies We Use

The following cookies are used on CertArch:

Cookie NamePurposeTypeDuration
sb-access-tokenAuthentication token to keep you logged in to your CertArch accountEssentialSession
sb-refresh-tokenUsed to refresh your authentication session without requiring you to log in againEssential1 week
certarch_quiz_dataStores your readiness quiz answers temporarily in local storage so you can resume the quizEssentialSession

4. Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function. Without these cookies, core features such as logging in and maintaining your session would not work.

Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), essential cookies do not require your consent as they are necessary to provide a service you have requested.

You cannot opt out of essential cookies while using the CertArch platform. If you wish to remove them, you can do so through your browser settings, however this will prevent you from using the platform.

5. Cookies We Do Not Use

CertArch does not use any of the following:

  • Advertising or marketing cookies
  • Third-party tracking cookies
  • Analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics)
  • Social media cookies
  • Performance profiling cookies

6. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, CertArch uses your browser's local storage to temporarily save your quiz answers so you can resume where you left off. This data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers until you choose to proceed.

You can clear local storage at any time through your browser's developer tools or privacy settings.

7. How to Control Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies that are stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all third-party cookies
  • Clear all cookies when you close your browser

For instructions on how to manage cookies in your browser, visit:

Please note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in to CertArch.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We will notify you of significant changes by email.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at contact@certarch.com.