Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how SAR Portal (operated by Sekhon IT Consultants Ltd.) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at sarportal.com or use our application.

Company Details:

  • Legal Name: Sekhon IT Consultants Ltd. (trading as SAR Portal)
  • Registered Address: 1 Beaufield Crescent, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Republic of Ireland
  • Email: info@sarportal.com

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience.

2.1 Types of Cookies

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
  • First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you’re visiting
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services embedded in the website

3. Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Provider
.AspNetCore.Cookies Authentication session Session SAR Portal
antiforgery CSRF protection Session SAR Portal
consent_preferences Remember your cookie choices 1 year SAR Portal

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (necessary for service operation)

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Provider
theme Remember dark/light mode preference 1 year SAR Portal
language Remember language preference 1 year SAR Portal

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (necessary for user experience)

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They are only set if you consent.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Provider
_ga Distinguish unique users 2 years Google Analytics
_ga_* Store session state 2 years Google Analytics
_gid Distinguish unique users 24 hours Google Analytics
_gat Throttle request rate 1 minute Google Analytics

Legal Basis: Consent

Data Collected by Google Analytics:

  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Device and browser information
  • Geographic region (country/city level)
  • Referral sources
  • Anonymized IP address

We use Google Analytics 4 with IP anonymization enabled. Data is processed in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy.

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner offering these options:

  • Accept All: Enable all cookies including analytics
  • Essential Only: Only strictly necessary cookies (no analytics)
  • Manage Preferences: Customize which cookie categories to enable

4.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  1. Clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer
  2. Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site

4.3 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning correctly.

4.4 Google Analytics Opt-Out

To opt out of Google Analytics across all websites, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Similar Technologies

5.1 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to store:

  • User interface preferences
  • Temporary form data (to prevent data loss)

Local storage data remains on your device until cleared manually.

5.2 Session Storage

Session storage is used for temporary data that is cleared when you close your browser tab.

6. Third-Party Services

Our website may include content from third-party services that set their own cookies:

Service Purpose Privacy Policy
Google Analytics Website analytics Google Privacy
Google reCAPTCHA Bot protection Google Privacy
Stripe Payment processing Stripe Privacy

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the “Last Updated” date.

8. Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies: