Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy for soletradersetup.uk

Last updated: February 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Sandpiper ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, including how we process user consent when you visit our website soletradersetup.uk ("Website").

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help our website function and analyse usage. Some cookies are necessary for the website to work, while others require your consent before they are activated.

Under Google Consent Mode v2, certain Google services (e.g., Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Ads) will adjust their data collection based on your consent preferences.

Types of cookies used

  1. Essential cookies (always active)

    • Required for website functionality (e.g., security, login authentication, navigation).

    • Cannot be disabled.

  2. Analytics & performance cookies (requires consent)

    • Used for tracking website traffic, user behavior, and interactions.

    • We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4), which respects Consent Mode v2 settings.

    • If consent is denied, Google Analytics will collect only anonymised or modeled data.

    • More info: Google’s Privacy Policy.

  3. Advertising & marketing cookies (requires consent)

    • Used for personalised ads and remarketing through Google Ads.

    • If consent is denied, only aggregated, non-personalised ad performance data is collected.

  4. Google Search Console data (no cookies, aggregated data only)

    • Search Console helps us optimise our website’s performance in Google Search.

    • It does not place cookies on your device but collects aggregated website data.

Google Consent Mode v2 compliance

  • When you visit our site, a cookie banner will appear, allowing you to accept or reject analytics and marketing cookies.

  • If you deny consent, GA4 and Google Ads will not store tracking cookies but may still send anonymous pings for aggregated reporting.

  • You can modify your cookie preferences anytime by clicking [Insert link to cookie settings].

Managing your cookie preferences

You can manage or disable cookies in the following ways:

  • Adjust settings via our cookie consent banner.

  • Modify your browser settings to block cookies.

  • Opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.

Note: Some website functions may not work properly if you reject certain cookies.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to comply with legal requirements and changes in technology. Please review this page periodically.

Contact us

For any questions about this policy, contact beth@soletradersetup.uk.