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Cookie Policy

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Effective date: [Effective date]

This Cookie Policy explains how [Your Business Name] ("we", "us" or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on [yourwebsite.com] (the "Website"). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them and how you can control them.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your computer or mobile device when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, and to provide information to the site owners. Cookies set by us are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by other companies are called "third-party cookies". Similar technologies, such as local storage, pixels and scripts, work in a comparable way, and in this policy we refer to all of them as "cookies".

Types of cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies. These are needed for the website to work, for example to keep it secure, balance traffic or remember items in a cart or your cookie choices. They cannot be switched off in our systems.
Preference cookies. These remember choices you make, such as language or display settings, to give you a more personal experience.
Analytics cookies. These help us understand how visitors use the website, for example which pages are visited most, so we can improve it. We use Google Analytics for this.

Third-party cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties that provide services to us. These include:

Google Analytics (analytics)

These companies process information collected through cookies under their own privacy policies.

How long cookies last

Some cookies are "session cookies" that are deleted when you close your browser. Others are "persistent cookies" that stay on your device until they expire or you delete them. How long a persistent cookie lasts depends on the cookie and on who set it.

How to control cookies

When you first visit the Website, a cookie banner lets you accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your choices at any time through the cookie settings link on the Website. Where the law requires consent, we do not place non-essential cookies until you have given it.

Most browsers also let you refuse or delete cookies. The way to do this differs between browsers, so check your browser's help pages. If you block all cookies, some parts of the Website may not work properly.

You can also use these tools to opt out of some third-party cookies:

Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example when we start using new cookies. We will change the effective date at the top of this page when we do.

Contact us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, contact us:

By email: [[email protected]]
On our website: [yourwebsite.com]

What a cookie policy explains

Cookies are small files that websites store in the visitor's browser. Some are needed for the site to work; others are used to measure traffic, remember preferences or show targeted ads. A cookie policy tells visitors:

what cookies and similar technologies are;
which categories you use: strictly necessary, preferences, analytics, advertising, embedded content;
which third parties set cookies through your site;
how long cookies last;
how to accept, reject or delete them.

Cookies, consent and the law

In the EU and the UK, rules on electronic communications generally require consent before you store non-essential cookies on a visitor's device. Strictly necessary cookies are usually exempt. Other regions take different approaches; some US state privacy laws focus more on the right to opt out of targeted advertising. Because these rules differ and change, use this policy together with a properly configured consent tool, and ask a lawyer how the rules apply to your site.

Keep it up to date

Each new plugin, pixel or embed can add cookies. Review your cookie policy whenever you add or remove a tool, and check that your consent banner blocks non-essential cookies until visitors agree, if you rely on consent.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a separate cookie policy? +

Not always. Some sites explain cookies inside their privacy policy. A separate cookie policy is common when you use several analytics or advertising tools, or when you have visitors in the EU or UK, where cookie rules are stricter.

Is a cookie policy the same as a cookie banner? +

No. The policy explains which cookies you use and why. A consent banner asks visitors for permission before non-essential cookies are set, which EU and UK rules generally require. You may need both.

Which cookies does my site use? +

Check your browser developer tools (Application or Storage tab) while browsing your site, and look at the documentation of each tool you have installed, such as analytics, ads, chat widgets and video embeds. Cookie scanning tools can also produce a list.

Should I list every cookie by name? +

Many detailed policies include a table with each cookie name, provider, purpose and duration. This template describes cookies by category; you can add a table for your own cookies if you have one.