Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how ScopeKit uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and application, in compliance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies:
Persistent Cookies
These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits.
Session Cookies
These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to track your activity during a single browsing session.
We also use similar technologies such as local storage and session storage, which function similarly to cookies and are covered by this policy.
2. Why We Use Cookies
ScopeKit uses cookies for several important purposes:
Authentication and Security
To keep you securely logged in and protect your account from unauthorised access
Remembering Your Preferences
To remember your settings and preferences so you do not have to re-enter them each time you visit
Understanding How You Use Our Service
To analyse how visitors use our site so we can improve our service and user experience
Service Delivery
To enable core functionality like quote management, project tracking, and team collaboration
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorise our cookies into four groups based on their purpose and whether your consent is required:
Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.
Consent: Not required (legitimate interest)
Functional Cookies
Enable enhanced features and personalisation.
Consent: Required
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our site.
Consent: Required
Marketing Cookies
Used for marketing campaign attribution.
Consent: Required
4. Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. Under PECR, we do not need your consent to use these cookies as they are strictly necessary for the service you have requested.
These cookies enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and session management. Without these cookies, you would not be able to log in or use ScopeKit.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| scopekit_session | Maintains your authenticated session and security context | Session | First-party |
| scopekit_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences to remember your choices | 1 year | First-party |
| scopekit_csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | First-party |
| CognitoIdentityServiceProvider.* | AWS Cognito authentication tokens for secure login | 1 hour (refreshed) | Third-party (AWS) |
| amplify-* | AWS Amplify session management for authentication | Session | Third-party (AWS) |
5. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation. They remember your preferences and settings to provide you with a more personalised experience. If you disable these cookies, some features may not work as expected.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| scopekit_theme | Remembers your preferred colour theme (light/dark mode) | 1 year | First-party |
| scopekit_language | Stores your preferred language setting | 1 year | First-party |
| scopekit_sidebar | Remembers your sidebar collapsed/expanded preference | 1 year | First-party |
| scopekit_table_prefs | Stores your table column and sorting preferences | 1 year | First-party |
| scopekit_dashboard_layout | Remembers your dashboard widget arrangement | 1 year | First-party |
Note: If you disable functional cookies, your preferences such as theme settings and table layouts will not be saved between sessions.
6. Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with ScopeKit. They collect information about page views, feature usage, and navigation patterns. This data is aggregated and anonymised, meaning it cannot be used to identify you personally.
We use this information to:
- Improve the performance and reliability of our service
- Identify which features are most valuable to our users
- Detect and fix issues more quickly
- Make informed decisions about future development
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| scopekit_analytics_id | Anonymous identifier for aggregating usage statistics | 1 year | First-party |
| scopekit_session_id | Tracks page views within a single session for analytics | Session | First-party |
| scopekit_referrer | Records how you arrived at our site for traffic analysis | Session | First-party |
| scopekit_feature_usage | Helps us understand which features are most valuable | 30 days | First-party |
7. Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and understand how visitors arrive at our site. ScopeKit does not sell your data to third parties or use invasive tracking across other websites.
These cookies help us:
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts
- Understand which channels bring visitors to our site
- Improve our marketing to reach more businesses who could benefit from our service
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| scopekit_campaign | Tracks which marketing campaign brought you to our site | 30 days | First-party |
| scopekit_utm_* | Stores UTM parameters for marketing attribution | 30 days | First-party |
8. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use carefully selected third-party providers who are bound by data processing agreements and appropriate safeguards.
| Provider | Purpose | Cookies | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS Cognito Privacy Policy | User authentication and identity management | CognitoIdentityServiceProvider.*, amplify-* | Essential |
| Stripe Privacy Policy | Secure payment processing and subscription management | __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid, m, private_machine_identifier | Essential |
AWS Cognito (Authentication)
We use Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cognito for secure user authentication. Cognito cookies are essential for maintaining your logged-in session and cannot be disabled without preventing login functionality.
AWS processes data in accordance with their Privacy Policy and is compliant with UK GDPR through Standard Contractual Clauses and the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
Stripe (Payments)
We use Stripe to securely process payments and manage subscriptions. Stripe cookies are essential for payment processing and fraud prevention.
Stripe is PCI DSS Level 1 certified (the highest level of security certification) and processes data in accordance with their Privacy Policy.
9. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
9.1 Using Our Cookie Settings
The easiest way to manage your cookie preferences for ScopeKit is through our cookie settings panel. Look for the cookie icon in the footer of our website.
9.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website and other sites you visit.
| Browser | Where to Find Settings | Help Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data | View guide |
| Mozilla Firefox | Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data | View guide |
| Safari | Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data | View guide |
| Microsoft Edge | Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data | View guide |
Important: If you delete or block cookies, you may need to log in again and your preferences may be reset. Some features of ScopeKit may not function correctly without essential cookies enabled.
10. How to Withdraw Consent
Under UK PECR and UK GDPR, you have the right to withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
To withdraw your consent:
Use our cookie settings
Click the cookie settings in the footer and disable the cookie categories you no longer consent to
Clear your browser cookies
Delete cookies through your browser settings. You will be asked for consent again on your next visit
Contact us directly
Email us at privacy@scopekit.co.uk and we will assist you with managing your preferences
Note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the service to function. If you do not wish for essential cookies to be placed, you will need to stop using ScopeKit.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- Notify you through a prominent notice on our website
- Ask for your consent again if the changes affect how we use non-essential cookies
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@scopekit.co.uk
For cookie-related enquiries, please include “Cookie Policy” in your subject line.
Related Policies
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our other policies: