Cookie Policy
How We Use Cookies on Our Website
Last Updated: January 2025
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 to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our website and services. These cookies collect information in an anonymous form.
2.3 Advertising Cookies
We use advertising cookies through Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements on our website. These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. Google AdSense may set cookies such as those from the DoubleClick network to serve targeted advertisements and measure ad performance.
2.4 Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to enhance your browsing experience.
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| __gads | Google AdSense - measures ad interactions | 13 months |
| __gpi | Google AdSense - stores publisher identifier | 13 months |
| IDE | DoubleClick (Google) - serves targeted ads | 13 months |
| AW-17998623481 | Google Ads - conversion tracking | 90 days |
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu.
- Third-Party Tools: Various browser extensions and tools are available to manage cookies.
How to Disable Cookies in Your Browser
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may use services from third parties that set cookies on our website, including:
- Google Analytics (for website analytics)
- Social media platforms (if you share our content)
These third parties have their own cookie policies which you should review.
6. 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.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: support@02helpdesk.co.uk
Phone: 01202 925102