Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2026-05-15
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to site owners. Some cookies are essential for the site to function; others help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies –required for the website to function correctly, including remembering your cookie consent preferences. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies –help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve content and performance. These are only loaded after you give consent.
- Performance cookies –session recordings and heatmaps that help us identify usability issues. These are only loaded after you give consent.
3. Cookies we set
Essential cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Analytics cookies (consent required)
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique users and track page views | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguish users within a 24-hour period | 24 hours |
| _clck, _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Session recording and heatmap analytics | 1 year |
| _gcl_au | Google Tag Manager | Store and track conversions | 90 days |
4. Managing your preferences
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies at that point. To change your preferences later, clear your browser's cookies for this site and the consent banner will appear again on your next visit.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
5. Third-party cookies
The analytics services listed above may set their own cookies. For more information about how these third parties use your data:
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
7. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact info@acies-smeuk.com.