Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 29, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how [Your Site Name] uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our website to operate, and we refer to these as “strictly necessary” cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our website.
3. How We Obtain Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, decline all non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences by category. Your choice is stored in a first-party cookie named gmg_consent that expires after 365 days.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before you withdrew it.
4. The Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
gmg_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences set via our consent banner. | 365 days | First-party |
wordpress_* | WordPress session and authentication cookies (only set when logged in). | Session | First-party |
wp-settings-* | WordPress customisation cookies (only set when logged in). | 1 year | First-party |
Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state. | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. | 24 hours |
_gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Used by Facebook to deliver advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers. | 3 months |
_gcl_au | Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites. | 3 months |
IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user’s actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser’s ads. | 1 year |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
5. Google Tag Manager & Consent Mode v2
We use Google Tag Manager (GTM) to manage tracking scripts on our website. GTM itself does not set cookies or collect data — it is a container that loads other tags.
We have implemented Google Consent Mode v2, which means that when you decline cookies, we signal your choice directly to Google’s tools. Specifically:
- If you decline all cookies, Google Tag Manager is not loaded at all — no tracking scripts are injected into your browser session.
- If you accept analytics cookies only, GTM loads and Google Analytics 4 is permitted to collect anonymised usage data.
- If you accept all cookies, all configured tags in GTM may fire, including advertising and remarketing tags.
6. Your Cookie Choices by Category
| Category | What It Covers | Default Setting |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential website functionality and your consent preference. | Always active |
| Analytics & Performance | Google Analytics 4 and site performance measurement. | Opt-in (pre-checked) |
| Marketing & Advertising | Advertising platforms such as Google Ads and Meta. | Opt-out (unchecked) |
| Functional | Enhanced features such as live chat and embedded media. | Opt-in (pre-checked) |
| Security | Fraud detection and security services. | Opt-in (pre-checked) |
7. How to Control Cookies
In addition to using our consent banner, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies are set and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from particular websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.aboutcookies.org.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us:
This Cookie Policy was generated as a starting template. Please review with a qualified legal professional before publication.