Cookie Policy
How GoFormed uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide analytical information to website operators.
2. How We Use Cookies
GoFormed uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| gf_cookie_accept | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year (localStorage) |
| PHPSESSID / wp session | WordPress session management | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Authentication (admin only) | Session |
2.2 Analytical Cookies
These cookies allow us to measure and analyse how visitors use our website, which pages are most visited, and where visitors come from. This helps us improve our website and services. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Session state persistence | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (daily) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttle request rate | 1 minute |
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences or language settings. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content and links from third-party services. These services may set their own cookies. We do not control these third-party cookies. Third parties we may use include:
- Google Analytics — Web analytics (see Google Privacy Policy)
- WhatsApp/Meta — WhatsApp click-to-chat buttons (no tracking cookies stored by us)
- Stripe — Payment processing (if applicable) (see Stripe Privacy Policy)
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in a number of ways:
- Our Cookie Banner: When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies.
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Note that restricting essential cookies may impact website functionality.
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Browser-specific cookie management guides:
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our service offering. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@goformed.co.uk.
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