Cookie Policy
Last updated 14th April 2026
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on this website, and what choices you have. Please read it alongside our Privacy Policy at www.cariadcreative.com/privacy-policy, which sets out how we handle your personal information more broadly.
Who we are
This website is operated by Katrina Fouracre, trading as Cariad Creative. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at hello@cariadcreative.com
What are cookies?
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit – for example, your preferences or whether you have previously consented to cookies.
Some cookies are set directly by us (first-party cookies). Others are set by third-party services we use on our website (third-party cookies). For general guidance on cookies and how to manage them, visit the ICO’s guidance at www.ico.org.uk or www.allaboutcookies.org
How we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Necessary cookies – essential for the website to function correctly, including remembering your cookie consent preferences and protecting our login area from unauthorised access
- Analytics cookies – to understand how visitors use our website, which pages are visited most, and how people find us. This helps us improve the site over time
We do not use advertising or targeting cookies. We do not use cookies to build profiles for third-party advertising purposes.
The cookies we use
The table below lists the specific cookies in use on this website, their purpose, and how long they last.
|
Cookie name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Type |
Duration |
|
cookieyes-consent |
CookieYes |
Stores the user’s cookie consent preferences so the banner does not reappear on every visit. |
Necessary |
1 year |
|
CookieLawInfoConsent |
CookieYes |
Records your consent state for cookie categories on the current domain. |
Necessary |
1 year |
|
_ga |
Google Analytics (GA4) |
Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. |
Analytics |
2 years |
|
_ga_[ID] |
Google Analytics (GA4) |
Used by GA4 to persist session state and track individual sessions. |
Analytics |
2 years |
|
_gid |
Google Analytics (GA4) |
Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Resets daily. |
Analytics |
24 hours |
|
_gat |
Google Analytics (GA4) |
Used to throttle the rate of requests to Google Analytics servers. |
Analytics |
1 minute |
|
wordpress_logged_in_[hash] |
WordPress / Divi |
Identifies logged-in users (admin only). Not set for regular website visitors. |
Necessary (admin only) |
Session |
|
wp-settings-[user_id] |
WordPress |
Stores admin interface preferences for logged-in users only. Not set for regular visitors. |
Necessary (admin only) |
1 year |
|
lzr_[hash] |
Loginizer |
Security cookie used to protect the WordPress login page from brute force attacks. Only active during login attempts. |
Necessary (admin only) |
Session |
Note: The WordPress and Loginizer cookies listed above are only set when an administrator is logged into the website. They are not set for regular visitors.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymised data about how visitors use this website. This helps us understand things like which pages are most popular and how people navigate the site.
Google Analytics sets cookies on your device to collect this information. The data is processed by Google and may be transferred to servers outside the UK. Google acts as a data processor on our behalf and is subject to Google’s own privacy and security standards.
We have configured Google Analytics to anonymise IP addresses, which means your full IP address is not stored. We do not use Google Analytics data to identify you personally.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Your consent and cookie choices
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner managed by CookieYes. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies (such as analytics cookies) at that point.
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Manage cookies” link in the footer of any page on our website. It may be necessary to refresh the page for updated settings to take effect.
Please note that essential/necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to function. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the site.
Managing cookies through your browser
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. The method for doing this varies by browser – please refer to your browser’s help documentation for guidance.
Please be aware that disabling all cookies may affect the functionality of some websites, including this one.
Third-party websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. Those websites have their own cookie and privacy policies, which we have no control over. Please review their policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to check back periodically.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact:
Cariad Creative (Katrina Fouracre, sole trader)
Email: hello@cariadcreative.com
Website: www.cariadcreative.com
Accessibility
If you would like this policy in an alternative format (for example, large print, audio, or braille), please contact us at hello@cariadcreative.com.