Cookies
The cookies the Helm website and account use, and how to control them.
What cookies are
Cookies are small files a website stores in your browser. Helm uses them to keep you logged in, to keep the website secure and to understand how the website is used.
The cookies Helm uses
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Kept for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session and login | Keeps you signed in to your account and protects against cross-site requests | Strictly necessary | Until you log out or the session expires |
| Security | Detects unusual activity and protects the login | Strictly necessary | Up to 12 months |
| Preferences | Remembers choices such as your language | Functional | 12 months |
| Analytics | Counts visits and pages viewed so we can improve the website; data is aggregated | Analytics | Up to 13 months |
Controlling cookies
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be switched off without disabling the account and the website. You can block analytics cookies in your browser settings; the website works without them. Instructions for the main browsers are published by their makers.
Contact
[email protected]. Last updated 21 October 2026.