Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2 June 2025
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you interact with pages, and improve functionality.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.
- Session management (keeping you logged in if applicable)
- Security tokens to prevent cross-site request forgery
Help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
- Google Analytics 4: page views, session duration, traffic sources (IP anonymised)
Enable enhanced functionality and personalisation.
- Remembering your announcement bar dismissal preference
- Smooth scroll and animation preferences
3. Cookies we set
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytics identifier | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Session management | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | User distinction | 24 hours |
| authjs.session-token | Auth.js | Authentication session | Session |
4. Third-party cookies
Google Analytics sets cookies to help us understand website usage. Google's own privacy policy governs how this data is processed. We have enabled IP anonymisation in Google Analytics.
We do not use advertising or tracking cookies from social media platforms or ad networks.
5. Managing your cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use this website, but will limit our ability to improve the site experience.
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" signals. We honour these signals where technically practical by limiting non-essential cookie usage.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our website or applicable laws change. The "Last updated" date above will reflect any changes.
8. Contact
Cookie-related queries: info@scaleituk.com