Cookie Policy

Last updated: 15 July 2026

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. We also use similar technologies such as browser local storage, which saves small pieces of information in your browser. This policy covers both, as required by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.

2. Our approach to consent

Nothing optional runs until you choose. When you first visit, analytics are switched off by default (using Google Consent Mode with all optional storage denied). If you press Accept on the cookie banner, analytics are enabled; if you press Decline, they stay off. Advertising storage is permanently disabled on this site regardless of your choice — we do not use advertising cookies.

3. What this site stores

Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
ss_cookies	Local storage · strictly necessary	Remembers your Accept/Decline choice so the banner doesn't reappear on every page	Until you clear your browser data
_ga, _ga_*	Cookies · analytics (consent only)	Google Analytics — anonymous statistics on how visitors use the site	Up to 13 months
Cloudflare Turnstile	Cookies/storage · strictly necessary	Protects our forms from bots and spam; runs only on pages with forms	Session / short-lived
Chat assistant storage	Local storage · functional	Keeps your conversation with the AI assistant visible while you browse	Until you clear your browser data

4. Changing your mind

To withdraw consent, clear this site's data in your browser settings — the banner will ask again on your next visit and analytics stay off unless you accept. You can also block or delete cookies for any site through your browser's privacy settings, or install Google's Analytics opt-out add-on. Blocking strictly necessary storage may affect how the site works.

5. More information

How we handle personal data more broadly is described in our Privacy Policy. Questions about cookies: support@searchsoda.com.