Cookie Policy
This policy applies to releasemyequity.uk
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help our website work and tell us how visitors use the site. This policy explains what cookies we use and how to manage them.
1. Cookies we use
| Type | Purpose | Can be declined? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Essential for website function — security, forms, calculator state | No |
| Analytical / performance | Understand how visitors use the site (Google Analytics — anonymised) | Yes |
| Functionality | Remember your preferences on return visits | Yes |
| Marketing / targeting | Record your visit to make content more relevant (consent required) | Yes — consent required |
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose / Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (anonymised) — 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics | Session state — 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (anonymised) — 24 hours |
| Session cookie | Website | Core functionality — session |
| Consent cookie | Cookie banner | Records your preferences — 12 months |
2. Managing your cookies
When you first visit releasemyequity.uk, a cookie banner lets you accept all, decline non-essential, or manage preferences individually. You can update preferences at any time via the cookie settings link in the footer.
You can also control cookies through your browser: Chrome (chrome://settings/cookies), Firefox (about:preferences#privacy), Safari (Preferences → Privacy), Edge (Settings → Privacy, search, and services). Blocking strictly necessary cookies will affect website functionality.
To opt out of Google Analytics across all websites: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
3. Your rights and contact
Your rights in relation to cookies involving personal data are the same as those in our Privacy Policy (releasemyequity.uk/privacy-policy). Contact us: info@releasemyequity.uk | 231 Elliott Street, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8DG | ICO complaints: ico.org.uk | 0303 123 1113.
This policy was last reviewed May 2025.
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