Last updated: 03/12/2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Safe Security NI (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website (“Website”).

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us:

Safe Security NI
Curran House
155 Northumberland Street
Belfast
BT13 2JF
Tel: 02896 949999

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owner.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser; or

  • Persistent cookies – stored on your device until they expire or you delete them.

They may also be:

  • First-party cookies – set by the website you are visiting; or

  • Third-party cookies – set by a domain different from the website you are visiting (for example, for analytics or embedded content).

2. How we use cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  1. Strictly necessary cookies
    These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security features and access to secure areas. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies.

    • Legal basis: our legitimate interests in operating a secure and functional website.

  2. Performance and analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics)
    These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website (for example, which pages are visited most often, how users move around the site, and whether they experience errors). This information is used to improve how our Website works and to enhance user experience.

    • Legal basis: your consent, where required by law.

  3. Functionality cookies
    These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences or form details) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

    • Legal basis: legitimate interests in providing a smooth and personalised experience, and consent where required.

  4. Third-party content cookies
    Where we embed content from third-party services (such as maps, video, or social media plugins), those providers may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and you should check the third party’s own cookie and privacy policies for more information.

3. Cookies we may use

Examples of cookies used on this Website may include (but are not limited to):

  • Cookies required for security and basic site operation.

  • Analytics cookies (such as those used by Google Analytics) to collect anonymised or pseudonymised information about site usage.

  • Preference cookies that remember your settings or previous interactions.

The specific cookies in use may change from time to time as we update or improve our Website.

4. Managing and disabling cookies

When you first visit our Website, you may see a cookie banner or pop-up requesting your consent for non-essential cookies. You can accept or reject these cookies at that point. You can also manage cookies as follows:

  • Browser settings
    Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings (for example, to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when new ones are sent).
    Check your browser’s help section for instructions on how to manage cookies.

  • Existing cookies
    You can delete cookies that have already been set on your device at any time via your browser settings.

Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of the Website may become inaccessible or may not function properly.

5. Third-party links

Our Website may contain links to other websites that are outside our control and are not covered by this Cookie Policy. We are not responsible for the cookie practices of such third-party websites. You should review the cookie and privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal data.

6. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, our practices, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us using the details above.