This policy explains what cookies are, which ones this website uses, and how you can control them. Read it alongside our Privacy Policy.
Last updated: 7 September 2026
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are used to make sites work, to remember your preferences, and to tell site owners how their site is being used. Some similar technologies, such as local storage, do much the same job, and we treat them the same way here.
When you first visit this website you will see a cookie banner. Non-essential cookies, including all analytics cookies, are not set until you accept them. You can accept, reject, or choose which categories you allow. You can change your mind at any time using the cookie icon in the corner of any page.
Your choice is remembered for 180 days, after which we will ask again. We also respect Global Privacy Control (GPC) and Do Not Track signals sent by your browser.
These are needed for the website to work and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to something you do, such as submitting a form or setting your privacy preferences.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie consent preference | Digital You CIC | Remembers your cookie choices | 180 days |
These help us understand how people use the site so we can improve it. The information is aggregated. These are only set if you accept them.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes individual visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_JMG7MZVSLB | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for our property | 2 years |
Our contact and newsletter forms use Google reCAPTCHA to tell people and automated bots apart. reCAPTCHA collects hardware and software information, such as device and application data, and sends it to Google for analysis. Its use is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking all cookies will stop parts of this and most other websites from working properly. Your browser's help pages explain how.
If we add or remove a tool that sets cookies, we will update this page and the date at the top of it.
Email info@digitalyou.org.uk or phone 0191 716 9565.
