1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how King Civils (“King Civils,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the King Civils online portal and related systems (the “Portal”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website or application. We also use similar technologies like local storage, session storage, pixels, and SDKs (collectively, “cookies”).
3. How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- authenticate users and maintain secure sessions;
- enable essential features (e.g., CSRF protection, load balancing, MFA); and
- understand Portal performance and improve reliability (where analytics is enabled).
We do not use advertising cookies on the Portal.
4. Types of cookies
- Strictly necessary — required for the Portal to function (e.g., authentication, security, load balancing). These cannot be switched off.
- Functional — remember choices such as preferences or device settings.
- Performance/Analytics — help us understand usage and improve the Portal. We only use these with your consent where required.
- Security — detect abuse and protect accounts (may overlap with strictly necessary).
5. Cookies we set
The table below describes the main cookies used on the Portal. Actual cookies may vary depending on the modules you access. Items marked (if enabled) apply only where those features are active.
| Name | Purpose | Category | Provider | Retention | Consent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
kc_session |
Maintains your authenticated session. | Strictly necessary | First‑party | Session | No |
kc_csrf |
Protects forms and requests from cross‑site request forgery. | Strictly necessary | First‑party | Session | No |
kc_mfa |
Stores MFA state for step‑up authentication. | Strictly necessary / Security | First‑party | Up to 30 days | No |
portal_prefs |
Remembers your Portal preferences (e.g., theme, table density). | Functional | First‑party | Up to 12 months | No |
_ga (if enabled) |
Google Analytics — usage statistics to improve the Portal. | Performance/Analytics | Up to 24 months | Yes | |
_gid (if enabled) |
Google Analytics — per‑session visitor metrics. | Performance/Analytics | 24 hours | Yes |
6. Managing your preferences
You can manage non‑essential cookies using the button below. You can also control cookies via your browser settings, including blocking or deleting them. If you block essential cookies, some parts of the Portal may not work.
For guidance on managing cookies, see the help pages of your browser or device vendor.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify users via the Portal or by email. Please review this page periodically.
8. Contact
Questions about cookies on the Portal? Contact our Data Protection Lead at [email protected].