Last updated: 16 October 2026
Cookies are small text files a website stores on your device. This page lists exactly what this website uses. For how we handle personal information more generally, see our Privacy Policy.
Always on: essential cookies
The website needs these to work securely, so they are set whatever you choose on the cookie banner.
| Cookie | What it does | How long |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookie (named after the site, ending "_session") | Lets the website work as you move between pages, for example remembering a confirmation message after you send a form | Up to 2 hours, renewed as you browse |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Security: stops other websites submitting our forms on your behalf | Same as the session cookie |
| cookie_consent | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected optional cookies | 1 year |
Only if you accept: optional cookies
None of these load or set cookies until you accept on the cookie banner.
| Cookie | Why | Provider and how long |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Website statistics: tells visitors apart so we can count visits and see which pages are popular | Google Analytics, up to 2 years |
| _ga_ followed by an identifier | Website statistics: keeps track of a visit as you move between pages | Google Analytics, up to 2 years |
Google Analytics collects information such as the pages you view, the device and browser you use and your approximate location. We use it only to understand how the site is used and to improve it. Google may process this information outside the UK. You can read how Google uses data at policies.google.com.
Changing your mind
Use the "Cookie settings" link at the bottom of any page to reopen the banner and change your choice at any time. You can also delete cookies, or block them, in your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may stop forms on the site from working.
Contact us
Questions about cookies? Email luke@welshvalleyweb.com.