What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to the owners of the site.
This Cookie Policy explains how Ant Middleton ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our site.
- Marketing Cookies: These are used to track visitors across websites to allow the display of relevant advertisements. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.
- Preference Cookies: These enable the website to remember choices you have made (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, personalised features.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics — used to distinguish unique users and track site usage | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics 4 — used to persist session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics — used to distinguish users | 24 hours |
| _fbp | Marketing | Facebook Pixel — used to deliver and measure advertisements | 3 months |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third-party providers include:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic. Google Privacy Policy
- Meta (Facebook/Instagram): Social media tracking for advertising purposes. Meta Privacy Policy
- YouTube (Google): Embedded video content may set cookies. Google Privacy Policy
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. The method varies by browser — check your browser's help section for instructions.
- Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Cookie Consent: When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner where you can accept or reject non-essential cookies.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to access certain features.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: enquiries@antmiddleton.com
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.