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Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies are not harmful and do not give us access to your device. You can control which cookies are set via your browser settings or through our consent banner.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are necessary for sitefolk.uk to function correctly. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sitefolk_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
Requires ConsentWe use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our website. This data is anonymised and helps us improve sitefolk.uk. These cookies are only set after you click “Accept”.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes users for Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Persists session state for GA4 | 2 years |
Marketing Cookies
Requires ConsentWe use Google Ads conversion tracking to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies help us understand which ads lead to enquiries. These are only set after you click “Accept”.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads conversion tracking | 3 months |
| _gads | Google Ads remarketing and frequency | 13 months |
3. How to Manage Cookies
Cookie Banner
When you first visit sitefolk.uk, a cookie banner will appear at the bottom of the screen. You can click Accept All to allow analytics and marketing cookies, or Decline to block them. Only essential cookies will be set if you decline.
Browser Settings
You can also control or delete cookies directly through your browser settings. Here's how for the most common browsers:
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some websites.
4. Our Approach to Consent
We use a cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit sitefolk.uk. No analytics or marketing cookies are set until you explicitly click “Accept”.
Your preference is saved for 12 months. You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies, which will cause the banner to reappear on your next visit.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please email us at you@sitefolk.uk.