Cookie Policy
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What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used for a range of purposes — from keeping you logged in to counting page visits. This policy explains which cookies this website sets, what each one does, and how you can control them.
Cookies We Set
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They do not track you and do not require your consent under the UK PECR rules.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
kirby_session |
Session cookie used for form CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) protection. This prevents malicious third-party sites from submitting our forms on your behalf. It contains no personal data. | Session (deleted when you close your browser) |
No consent banner is required for strictly necessary cookies. Blocking them via browser settings will cause contact forms on this site to stop working.
Analytics Cookies — Google Analytics 4
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use this website. This helps us improve content and the booking experience. GA4 sets the following cookies:
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Assigns a random, anonymous ID to distinguish unique visitors. Used to calculate page views, sessions and similar metrics. Does not store any personally identifiable information. | 2 years |
_ga_XXXXXXXX |
Used by Google Analytics 4 to maintain session state. The "XXXXXXXX" portion is specific to our GA4 property ID. | 2 years |
The data collected by GA4 is anonymised — it cannot be used to identify you personally. It includes approximate location (country or region level), pages viewed, session duration and referral source.
Cookies We Do Not Set
We do not set any advertising or targeting cookies. We do not use Facebook Pixel, Google Ads remarketing tags, or any other third-party tracking technology beyond Google Analytics as described above.
How to Disable Analytics Cookies
Browser Settings
All modern browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. To do this, look in your browser's privacy or security settings. Blocking all cookies will affect how some websites work — including potentially breaking the contact forms on this site (due to the session cookie described above).
Links to cookie settings for common browsers:
Google Analytics Opt-Out
Google provides a browser add-on that prevents Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits across all websites. You can install it at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
More Information
For more information about how we handle personal data generally, see our Privacy Policy. If you have questions about cookies on this site, contact us at info@northwalesenergycerts.co.uk.