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Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 2026
This page explains the cookies my website uses, why they're set, and how you control them. For everything else about how I handle your data, see the Privacy Policy.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a website places on your device to remember things between visits, things like preferences, login state, or analytics. Some are essential for the site to work; others are optional and only run if you agree to them.
The cookies I use
I keep cookies to a minimum. I don't use advertising cookies, remarketing, social media trackers, or third-party analytics beyond Google Analytics 4 (GA4).
Essential
A small piece of browser storage (not a cookie, technically) records your cookie consent choice so I don't show the banner to you again. This runs whether you accept or decline analytics, because it's needed to remember your decision.
bsy_cookie_consent, stored in your browser's local storage. Records "accepted" or "declined". Stays until you clear your browser storage.
Analytics (only if you accept)
If you click "Accept" on the cookie banner, I load Google Analytics 4 (GA4) with IP anonymisation enabled. This helps me understand which pages people use and how to improve the site. The data is anonymous and aggregated, I cannot identify you personally from it. Google may process this data on servers outside the UK.
_ga, set by Google Analytics. Distinguishes anonymous users. Expires after 2 years.
_ga_[ID], set by Google Analytics. Maintains session state. Expires after 2 years.
Cookie consent banner
When you first visit the site, a banner appears asking whether you accept analytics cookies. Google Analytics only loads if you click "Accept". If you click "Decline", no analytics cookies are set, only the essential consent record above.
Changing your mind
To reset your choice and see the banner again, clear the local storage for brightsparks-york.com in your browser settings. Alternatively, browser extensions like uBlock Origin or your browser's built-in tracking protection can block analytics regardless of the banner.
No other tracking
I don't run advertising cookies, third-party trackers, social media pixels, heatmap tools, or session recording tools on this site.
Contact
If you have questions about cookies on this site, get in touch: