Last updated: May 20, 2026
We believe in being transparent about how cookies are used on the SiteMonitor platform. This page explains what cookies are, which ones we use, and how you can manage them.
Plain and simple — here's what cookies actually are.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide useful information to site owners.
When you visit SiteMonitor, our web server may send a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. On subsequent visits, your browser sends the cookie back — helping us recognize you, maintain your session, and remember your dashboard and monitoring preferences.
Cookies are not programs — they cannot carry viruses or install software. They simply store small pieces of data that help us operate and improve the SiteMonitor platform.
We use cookies for six key purposes — all designed to make your experience better.
Choose which cookies you're comfortable with. Your preferences are saved instantly.
You can manage and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of SiteMonitor's platform, including your ability to access monitoring dashboards and maintain alert notification preferences.
Cookie Retention: Some cookies are session-based and expire when you close your browser. Others are persistent cookies that remain on your device until they expire or are manually removed. Retention periods vary depending on the purpose of the cookie.
Your Preferences: You can update, manage, or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings available on the website or through your browser settings below.
If you have any questions about how SiteMonitor uses cookies or how to exercise your cookie preferences, please get in touch with us.
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