Cookie Policy

Last updated: 18 February 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help us remember your preferences and improve your experience on our site.

2. How We Use Cookies

Server Scout uses cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website and Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as session management and security. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as the Service would not work without them.

• Session cookie — Maintains your login session on app.serverscout.ie
• Cookie consent — Remembers your cookie preference on www.serverscout.ie

2.2 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience, such as your preferred dashboard theme (dark or light mode).

• Theme preference — Stores your dashboard colour scheme preference

2.3 Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the Service. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymised.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use Google Fonts to serve the Inter typeface on our website. Google may set cookies related to font loading. We do not use any third-party advertising cookies or social media tracking cookies.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Cookie banner — When you first visit our site, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies using our cookie banner
• Browser settings — Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies, though this may affect your experience
• Device settings — Your device may provide settings to control cookies

How to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Privacy, search and services > Cookies

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies set by Server Scout have the following retention periods:

• Session cookies — Deleted when you close your browser
• Cookie consent — Stored in localStorage (persistent until cleared)
• Theme preference — Stored in localStorage (persistent until cleared)

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Be informed about what cookies we use and why
• Give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• Request deletion of data collected through cookies

7. 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 encourage you to review this page periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@serverscout.ie
• Company: SmartHost Web Services Limited
• Country: Ireland