This policy explains how parliotec.co.uk and the ParlioTec dashboard use cookies and similar technologies (including local storage), in line with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.
1. Strictly necessary
These are required for the site or dashboard to work and do not need consent.
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| parliotec-demo-visitor | parliotec.co.uk (local storage) | Anonymous identifier so the “Hear it live” demo can apply fair-use limits and reconnect a dropped call | Until cleared |
| Session / auth cookies | app.parliotec.co.uk | Keep you signed in to the dashboard and protect against cross-site request forgery | Session / up to [30 days] |
| parlio-theme, sidebar state | app.parliotec.co.uk (local storage) | Remember display preferences | Until cleared |
| __cf_bm and similar | Cloudflare | Bot protection and security for the hosting network | Up to 30 minutes |
2. Analytics (consent required)
[If analytics is enabled:] we use [privacy-friendly analytics provider] to understand which pages are useful. These cookies are set only after you accept them in the banner and can be withdrawn at any time via “Cookie settings” in the footer. At launch the marketing site sets no analytics or advertising cookies.
3. Third-party embeds
The “Hear it live” demo connects your browser to our real-time voice infrastructure (LiveKit, hosted by us) only when you press the button. No third-party advertising or social-media trackers are embedded.
4. Managing cookies
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings; strictly necessary cookies are needed for sign-in to work. Guidance: ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies.
5. Contact
Questions: [privacy@parliotec.co.uk].