Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Legal Mate ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at legal-mate.ai or use our application. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. 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 provide information to website owners.
We also use similar technologies like localStorage for storing preferences in your browser.
3. Summary of Cookies We Use
| Category | Count | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | 3 | Required for authentication and security |
| Functional | 3 | Remember your preferences |
| Analytics | 1 | Error tracking (Sentry) |
| Marketing | 0 | We do not use marketing cookies |
4. Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the application to function. They cannot be disabled.
Authentication Cookies (Supabase)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
sb-*-auth-token | Stores your authentication session | 7 days |
sb-*-refresh-token | Refreshes your session automatically | 7 days |
redirect_count | Security: prevents redirect loops | Session |
5. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences to provide a better experience. You can disable them in your .
| Storage Key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
theme | Remembers your dark/light mode preference | Persistent |
fos-form-draft | Auto-saves your FOS complaint form progress | Until submitted |
| Split view width | Remembers your layout preferences | Persistent |
6. Analytics Cookies
We use Sentry for error tracking and performance monitoring. This helps us identify and fix bugs quickly.
What Sentry Collects
- Error messages and stack traces
- Browser and device information
- Performance metrics
- Session replays (with text masked and media blocked)
Privacy Measures
- All text is masked in session replays
- No keystrokes are captured
- Personal data is minimised
7. Third-Party Cookies
Legal Mate does NOT use:
- Advertising cookies
- Social media tracking cookies
- Cross-site tracking cookies
- Third-party analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
8. Your Cookie Choices
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit Legal Mate, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customise your preferences
Managing Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the button.
Browser Controls
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies are set
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
Note: Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in to Legal Mate.
9. Data Transfers
Some cookies may result in data transfers to countries outside the UK:
| Service | Location | Safeguard |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase | United States | Standard Contractual Clauses |
| Sentry | United States | Standard Contractual Clauses |
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, if necessary, requesting new consent.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@legal-mate.ai
- Data Controller: YairTech Ltd
For general privacy enquiries, see our Privacy Policy.