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Cookies Policy
How we use cookies on the Bytewise Solutions website and how you can manage them.
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how Bytewise Solutions LTD uses them on byte-wise.uk, and your options for controlling them. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described below.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, making future visits easier and the site more useful.
Cookies are not harmful and do not contain personal information such as your name or payment details. They cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your device.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Understand how visitors use our website (analytics)
- Remember your preferences and improve your experience
- Measure the effectiveness of our content and marketing
- Ensure our website functions correctly
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Session cookies | Required for the website to function correctly. Cannot be disabled. | Session |
| Analytics | _ga, _gid | Google Analytics - helps us understand how visitors interact with the site (pages visited, time on site, traffic source). | Up to 2 years |
| Analytics | _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 measurement ID cookie - stores a unique session identifier used to distinguish users and sessions for GA4 reporting. | Up to 2 years |
| Preferences | theme, consent | Remembers your display preferences and cookie consent status. | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use, including:
- Google Analytics 4 (via Google Site Kit) - website usage statistics. Google Site Kit is the official WordPress plugin we use to integrate Google Analytics. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google Fonts - fonts loaded from Google's CDN. See Google Fonts Privacy.
We do not have control over third-party cookies. Please review each provider's privacy policy for more information.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings menu. The steps vary by browser - use the links below for guidance:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and other sites you visit.
Opt out of analytics
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Google Consent Mode
This site implements Google Consent Mode v2. This means:
- By default, analytics cookies are not set until you actively accept them via the cookie consent banner.
- The cookie banner appears on your first visit to our site. Your preference is remembered for 1 year via a cookie named bw_cookie_consent.
- If you reject analytics cookies, Google Analytics will not track your visit and no analytics cookies will be placed on your device.
- You can update your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies or adjusting your browser settings. On your next visit you will be prompted to make your choice again.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other legal or regulatory reasons. Please check this page periodically for updates.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
Bytewise Solutions LTD
Email: enquiries@byte-wise.uk
Phone: +44 333 880 5895
See also: Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions