Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 16, 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
How We Use Cookies
Kestrel Shipping uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access.
- Analytics Cookies: We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, helping us improve our services and user experience.
- Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language and display preferences.
- Authentication Cookies: These cookies help us identify you when you log into your account and maintain your session.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Session management | Session |
| kestrel_auth_token | Authentication | 7 days |
| ks-theme | Theme preference | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Cookie consent status | 1 year |
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Most web browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific sites
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third-party services we use may include:
- Google Analytics (for website analytics)
- Payment processors (for secure transactions)
- Social media platforms (for sharing functionality)
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: info@kestrelshipping.com
- Phone: +44 7457 408435
- Address: Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, SS17 9DY, United Kingdom