1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain until they expire or you delete them).
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve our website performance
- Provide relevant content and advertisements
- Ensure website security
3. Cookie categories
Necessary cookies
Required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
csrf_token | Security token for form submissions | Session |
Analytics cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics — stores session state | 2 years |
Marketing cookies
Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_fbp | Facebook Pixel — tracks conversions | 90 days |
gclid | Google Ads — tracks ad clicks | 90 days |
4. Managing your cookies
You can control cookies through several methods:
Consent banner
When you first visit our site, you can choose which cookie categories to accept using our consent banner.
Browser settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies
Note: Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use:
Google Analytics
Website analytics to understand visitor behaviour. Google privacy policy
Facebook Pixel
Advertising and conversion tracking. Facebook privacy policy
6. Contact us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at mail@digitalconsultingservices.co.uk.
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy policy.