Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 14 June 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Almsgate uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It is intended to be read alongside our Privacy Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the controls on this page.
A Plain Explanation
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit it. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — for example, whether you have already seen a notice or which settings you chose last time.
Cookies do not run programmes or carry viruses. They are data files, not executable code. Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can change your browser settings to refuse them.
Cookie Categories
Essential Cookies
Always Active · Cannot Be Disabled
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They manage basic operations such as recording your cookie consent choice so the notice does not reappear on every visit.
- cookieConsent — stores your cookie preference (localStorage, persistent)
Analytics Cookies
Optional
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website — which pages are visited most, how long people stay, and where they come from. All data is aggregated and anonymised. We use Google Analytics for this purpose if consent is given.
- _ga, _ga_* — Google Analytics, up to 2 years
Marketing Cookies
Optional
These cookies are used to show relevant information to visitors who have already visited the website, and to measure the effectiveness of any advertising we run. Currently these are only activated if you consent and if we are running advertising campaigns.
- _fbp — Facebook Pixel, up to 90 days
- _uetsid — Microsoft Bing Ads, session
Preference Cookies
Optional
These cookies remember choices you make on the website, such as language or display settings, so you do not have to set them again on each visit.
External Services That May Set Cookies
When analytics or marketing cookies are enabled, the following third-party services may place cookies on your device. Each has its own privacy policy which governs how they handle data.
- Google Analytics — website usage analysis. Google Privacy Policy
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel — advertising measurement if campaigns are active. Meta Privacy Policy
- Microsoft Advertising (Bing) — advertising measurement if campaigns are active. Microsoft Privacy Statement
How Long Cookies Last
Session Cookies
Deleted automatically when you close your browser. These are temporary and hold no data once your session ends.
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. The cookie consent record stored by this site remains until cleared.
Manage Your Choices
Use the toggles below to set your cookie preferences. Essential cookies cannot be disabled — they are needed for the site to work. Your choices are saved to your browser immediately.
Browser-Level Cookie Controls
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Choose your browser below for guidance.
Google Chrome
1. Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner.
2. Select Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
3. Choose your preferred option: Allow all, Block third-party, or Block all.
4. To delete existing cookies: Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data → tick Cookies and other site data → Clear data.
Mozilla Firefox
1. Open Firefox and click the menu button (☰) → Settings.
2. Select Privacy & Security.
3. Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, choose Standard, Strict, or Custom.
4. To delete cookies: scroll to Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data.
Apple Safari
1. Open Safari → Preferences (or Settings on macOS Ventura+).
2. Click the Privacy tab.
3. Tick Prevent cross-site tracking and optionally Block all cookies.
4. To delete cookies: Develop menu → Empty Caches, or Privacy → Manage Website Data → Remove All.
Microsoft Edge
1. Open Edge and click the three-dot menu (⋯) → Settings.
2. Select Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data.
3. Toggle Block third-party cookies or manage exceptions as needed.
4. To clear cookies: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data → select Cookies → Clear now.
On mobile browsers, cookie controls are typically found under the browser's Settings or Privacy menu. The steps are similar to the desktop versions above. Note that blocking all cookies may affect how some parts of this website display.
Control Over Your Cookie Data
- You may withdraw consent for optional cookies at any time using the controls on this page. Withdrawing consent does not affect data already collected.
- Disabling analytics or marketing cookies will not prevent you from using any part of this website. It will mean that we cannot measure site usage or advertising effectiveness.
- If you have questions about how cookie data is used, contact us at [email protected].