Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2026 — Ya-Fatahoo Solutions Limited (trading as Pearl Security)
This Cookie Policy explains how Ya-Fatahoo Solutions Limited (trading as Pearl Security), Company No. 16175087, registered at 249 Barnsley Road, Sheffield, England, S4 7AD, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at pearlsecurity.co.uk. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. We are ICO registered — Registration No: ZB986751.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device — computer, smartphone or tablet — when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to improve user experience and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.
Cookies do not contain any information that personally identifies you directly, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. For more information about how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
2. How We Use Cookies
Pearl Security uses cookies on our website pearlsecurity.co.uk for the following purposes:
- To ensure the website functions correctly and securely
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
- To measure the effectiveness of our content
We do not use cookies to serve advertising or to track you across other websites. We do not sell data collected through cookies to third parties.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on pearlsecurity.co.uk:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function correctly. They cannot be switched off in our systems as they are required to enable basic features such as page navigation, form submission and security. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but parts of the site will then not function.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_* | WordPress | Essential WordPress functionality — user login state, admin access | Session |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress | Stores user preferences for the WordPress admin interface | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | PHP / Hostinger | Maintains user session state across page requests | Session |
| wpforms_* | WPForms | Prevents duplicate form submissions and enables form functionality | Session |
3.2 Analytical / Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how you use the website | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to collect data on the number of visits and traffic sources | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| elementor | Elementor | Stores the user’s Elementor page builder preferences | Never |
| litespeed_* | LiteSpeed Cache | Enables website caching for improved page load performance | Session |
4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Our use of cookies is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
- Strictly necessary cookies — we use these on the basis of our legitimate interest in operating a functional and secure website. These do not require your consent under PECR.
- Analytical and functionality cookies — we use these on the basis of your consent. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of these cookies. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings as described in Section 6 below.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We do not control these third-party cookies and they are subject to the respective third party’s own privacy and cookie policies:
- Google Analytics — analytics and website performance measurement. Google’s privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Fonts — web font delivery. Google’s privacy policy applies to the loading of fonts from Google’s servers
We have ensured that our use of Google Analytics is configured to anonymise IP addresses in compliance with UK GDPR requirements.
6. How to Control and Delete Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies have been set and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please be aware that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website. The following links provide information on managing cookies in the most common browsers:
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
7. Opting Out of Analytical Cookies
If you do not wish to allow analytical cookies, you can disable them by adjusting your browser settings as described above. Alternatively, you can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Opting out of analytical cookies will not affect your ability to use the main features of our website — you will still be able to submit enquiries, view our services and access all page content.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If we make significant changes to how we use cookies, we will notify users by placing a prominent notice on our website.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Ya-Fatahoo Solutions Limited (trading as Pearl Security)
249 Barnsley Road, Sheffield, England, S4 7AD
Email: contact@pearlsecurity.co.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 7481 153593
Company No. 16175087 | VAT No. 486839425 | ICO Registration: ZB986751