Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 18 July 2025
This page explains what cookies are, which ones we use on the Gradient Yard website, and how you can manage your preferences. Use the controls in the Preferences section below to update your choices at any time.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information between pages or visits — for example, whether you have already seen the cookie notice, or which language you prefer.
Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information on their own, though they may be used together with other data that does. You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings.
2. Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies Always active
Required for the website to function. These include cookies that store your cookie consent choice and maintain basic security. They cannot be disabled.
Examples: cookieConsent (stores your preference), session security tokens.
Duration: Up to 12 months.
Analytics Cookies Optional
Help us understand how visitors use the site — which pages are visited, how long sessions last, and where visitors come from. This data is aggregated and does not identify individuals.
Examples: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid).
Duration: Up to 24 months.
Marketing Cookies Optional
Used to track visits across websites for advertising purposes — for example, to show relevant ads on other platforms, or to measure ad performance.
Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads conversion tracking.
Duration: Up to 90 days.
Preference Cookies Optional
Remember settings you have chosen, such as region or language, so you do not need to re-select them on each visit.
Duration: Up to 12 months.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Where we use analytics or marketing cookies, these may be set by third-party services including Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Meta (Facebook). Each of these services has their own privacy policies governing how they use the data collected. We do not control those practices.
- Google Analytics: policies.google.com/privacy
- Meta: facebook.com/privacy/policy
4. Cookie Duration
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They are used for temporary functions like maintaining a page state during a visit.
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period (as described above for each category) unless you delete them earlier through your browser.
5. Your Cookie Preferences
Use the controls below to update your cookie preferences. Changes are saved to your browser and take effect immediately. Disabling optional cookies will not affect core site functionality.
Essential Cookies
Always active — required for the site to work correctly.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how the site is used. Data is aggregated and anonymised.
Marketing Cookies
Used for advertising measurement and ad personalisation on other platforms.
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings between visits, such as region or display preferences.
6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. The steps vary by browser:
Google Chrome
Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. You can block or allow cookies, delete existing cookies, and add exceptions for specific sites.
Mozilla Firefox
Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. You can manage cookie storage, clear cookies, and set exceptions per site.
Apple Safari
Go to Safari → Preferences → Privacy. You can block all cookies, manage website data, and remove cookies per site from the Manage Website Data panel.
Microsoft Edge
Go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data. You can block or allow cookies, view saved cookies, and manage exceptions.
On mobile browsers, cookie settings are typically found in the browser's main settings under Privacy or Site Settings. Disabling cookies in your browser may affect the functionality of some websites.
7. Your Rights
You can withdraw consent for optional cookies at any time using the controls above. Withdrawing consent does not affect cookies already set, but they will not be renewed on your next visit.
If you have questions about cookies or how your data is used, contact us at [email protected].
See our Privacy Policy for information about how personal data collected through this site is processed and protected.