Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 21, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Glasshouse Ltd ("Glasshouse", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at glasshouse.sh or use our corporate intelligence platform (collectively, the "Service"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
By continuing to use the Service, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device in accordance with this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie management controls as described below.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to the operators of the site.
Cookies may be "persistent" cookies or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and are used the next time you access the Service. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. We use both types of cookies on the Service.
In addition to cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as pixel tags, web beacons, and local storage to collect information about how you interact with the Service.
How We Use Cookies
Glasshouse uses cookies to:
Authenticate your identity and maintain your session when you log in to the Glasshouse platform, including access to graph search, entity resolution, risk scoring, and bulk import features.
Remember your preferences and settings, such as your preferred data sources (Companies House, Land Registry, FCA Register, PSC Register), display configurations, and investigation workspace layouts.
Understand how visitors use the Service so that we can improve its performance, functionality, and content. This includes tracking which features are most frequently used and how users navigate between data source views.
Deliver relevant content and, where you have consented, serve targeted communications about Glasshouse products and features that may be of interest to you.
Ensure the security and integrity of the Service, including detecting fraudulent activity, preventing abuse, and enforcing our Terms of Service.
Types of Cookies
We categorise the cookies used on the Service into three types: essential cookies, analytics cookies, and marketing cookies. The sections below describe each category in detail, including the specific cookies we set, their purpose, and their duration.
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function. Without these cookies, core features such as account authentication, session management, and security protections would not be available. You cannot opt out of essential cookies because the Service cannot operate without them.
Session Cookie. Maintains your authenticated session while you are logged in to the Glasshouse platform. This cookie is deleted when you close your browser or when your session expires.
CSRF Token. Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks by validating that requests originate from the Glasshouse application. This is a session cookie.
Cookie Consent. Records your cookie preferences so that we do not repeatedly ask for your consent. This is a persistent cookie with a duration of 12 months.
Load Balancer. Ensures that your requests are routed to the same server during your session, providing a consistent experience when performing searches across Companies House, Land Registry, and other data sources. This is a session cookie.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve the performance and usability of the Glasshouse platform.
Usage Analytics. We use analytics tools to collect information about how the Service is used, including pages visited, features accessed (such as graph explorer, entity resolution, and risk scoring), time spent on each page, and error reports. These cookies are persistent and typically expire after 24 months.
Performance Monitoring. We use performance cookies to monitor the speed and reliability of the Service, including API response times for data source queries and search operations. These cookies help us identify and resolve technical issues.
Analytics data is aggregated and does not identify individual users. We do not use analytics cookies to track your activity across other websites.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to deliver advertisements and communications that are relevant to you. These cookies are only set with your explicit consent.
We may use marketing cookies to track whether you have visited the Service from an advertising link or partner referral, and to measure the effectiveness of our campaigns.
Marketing cookies may be set by third-party advertising networks with our permission. These cookies may track your browsing activity across other websites to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements.
You can opt out of marketing cookies at any time through our cookie management controls or by adjusting your browser settings. Opting out of marketing cookies will not affect the functionality of the Service.
Managing Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than essential cookies). You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
Cookie Banner. When you first visit the Service, a cookie banner will be displayed allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of the website.
Browser Settings. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close the browser. Please note that blocking or deleting essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning correctly.
Opt-Out Links. For certain third-party cookies, you may be able to opt out directly through the third party's own opt-out mechanism. Where applicable, we provide links to these mechanisms in the Third-Party Cookies section below.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on the Service are set by third parties. We do not control these cookies and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties. The third-party services we use that may set cookies include:
Analytics Providers. We use third-party analytics services to help us analyse how visitors use the Service. These services may set their own cookies to collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
Payment Processors. If you subscribe to a paid plan on Glasshouse, our payment processor may set cookies to facilitate the payment process and prevent fraud.
Customer Support. Our customer support tools may set cookies to enable live chat functionality, track support ticket status, and improve the support experience.
We regularly review the third-party cookies set on the Service and update this policy accordingly. For more information about how these third parties process your data, please refer to their respective privacy policies.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the cookies we use, or applicable legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by displaying a notice on the Service.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of the Service after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, or if you wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us at:
Glasshouse Ltd
Email: privacy@glasshouse.sh
Website: glasshouse.sh
You may also contact the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you have concerns about how we use cookies or handle your personal data. The ICO can be reached at ico.org.uk.