This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how A Cultured Left Foot (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies on aclfarsenal.co.uk, and what choices you have regarding their use. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
This policy was last updated on 15 September 2023.
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 to make websites work more efficiently, to improve the user experience, and to provide information to the site owners. Cookies can be “persistent” (remaining on your device until they expire or you delete them) or “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
What Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be switched off in our systems.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Records whether you have accepted or declined non-essential cookies on our site. | 12 months | Essential |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your session state across page requests. | Session | Essential |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymised information. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_* | Used by Google Analytics 4 to maintain session state. | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. | 1 minute | Analytics |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your display preferences.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Remembers your preferred display settings (e.g. light or dark mode). | 12 months | Functional |
| font_size | Remembers your preferred text size setting. | 12 months | Functional |
How to Manage Cookies
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site.
You can also control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device and delete them individually or all at once.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block cookies from specific websites.
- Block all cookies from being set.
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser.
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your experience whilst using it.
For instructions on how to manage cookies in your browser, please visit:
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used. Google may set cookies on your device to collect this information. We have configured Google Analytics to anonymise your IP address. For more information on how Google uses data from sites that use their services, please visit Google’s partner sites policy.
Articles on our site may also contain affiliate links to Amazon. If you click on these links, Amazon may set cookies on your device to track the referral. These cookies are governed by Amazon’s own cookie and privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
For further information about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.