Cookie Policy
We use minimal cookies, but they do help our website function.
This Cookie Policy outlines how Blue Lobster IT Limited ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies on our website. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their usage. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile device) when you visit a website. They enable the website to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter them each time you visit or navigate between pages.
2. Types of Cookies We Use We only use Google Analytics cookies on our website. These cookies help us analyse how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They provide us with insights into website traffic, user behaviour, and website performance.
3. Cookie Usage. The cookies used on our website are as follows:
3.1. Google Analytics Cookies:
_ga: This is the primary cookie used by Google Analytics 4 to distinguish one user from another. It works by assigning each user a unique, randomly generated identifier. This allows us to understand how many unique individuals visit our website over a period of time.
ga This cookie is used to maintain session state. It helps Google Analytics 4 to understand the journey of a user on our website during a single session, including the pages they visit and the duration of their visit.
_gid: This cookie is also used to distinguish users, but on a shorter-term basis. It registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website.
4. Cookie Duration:
The cookies set by Google Analytics 4 have the following default durations:
_ga and ga These are persistent cookies and will remain on your device for up to two years from your last visit. This allows us to recognise returning visitors and analyse long-term user trends.
_gid: This is a session cookie and typically expires after 24 hours.
5. Cookie Management and Opt-Out. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that blocking or disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. To opt-out of Google Analytics cookies across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. This add-on instructs Google Analytics JavaScript not to send any information about website visits to Google Analytics.
6. Updates to this Cookie Policy. We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Cookie Policy on our website or by other means of communication. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically for the latest information on our use of cookies.
7. Contact Us If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies on our website, please contact us at:
Blue Lobster IT Limited
Address: Mynachlog, Tyn y Gongl, Gwynedd. LL74 8SG
Email: digital@bluelobster.co.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1248 544 562
Thank you for reviewing our Cookie Policy. By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and consent to the use of cookies as described herein.