1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites function, improve performance, and provide information to the owners of the site.
2. Cookies we use
This site uses analytics cookies only if you accept via the cookie banner. No cookies are set before you give consent, and no cookies are set at all if you decline.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Persists session state | 2 years |
We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors find and use this site — for example, which pages are visited most and how users navigate. This data is aggregated and anonymous; we cannot identify individual users from it.
3. Essential cookies
This site does not use any essential or strictly necessary cookies. There are no user accounts, login sessions, or shopping baskets on this site.
Your cookie preference (accept or decline) is stored in your browser's localStorage — not as a cookie — so that we can remember your choice without setting any cookie before you consent.
4. Managing your preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time:
- On this site: Use the Consent Preferences link in the footer to reopen the cookie banner and update your choice.
- In your browser: Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies through their settings. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Google Analytics opt-out: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being used across all sites that use GA4.
5. More information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
For general information about cookies, visit the ICO website: ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies
Questions about this policy: contact@ascendantventures.co.uk