Cookie Policy
How and why we use cookies on almedina.uk — and how you can control them.
Last updated: 30 August 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device. They are used to make websites work, to remember your preferences, and to collect information about how a site is used. Some cookies are essential for the site to function; others are optional and only set with your permission.
How we use cookies
We keep our use of cookies to a minimum. We only set strictly necessary cookies automatically. We do not set analytics cookies unless you have clicked Accept on our cookie banner. You can change your choice at any time — see Managing your preferences below.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the website to work securely and cannot be switched off. Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) they do not require consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
website_csrf |
Protects our forms against cross-site request forgery (security). | When you close your browser |
website_flash |
Briefly holds a confirmation or error message after you submit a form. | 60 seconds |
cookie_consent |
Remembers your cookie choice so we don't ask you on every page. | 180 days |
_GRECAPTCHA |
Set by Google reCAPTCHA on our contact form to tell humans from bots (spam protection). Only set on the contact page. | 6 months |
Analytics cookies (optional)
With your consent we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use our site, so we can improve it. This data is aggregated and we do not use it to identify you personally. These cookies are only set after you click Accept.
| Cookie | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors. | 2 years |
_ga_FQF9DJVZF8 |
Google Analytics — maintains session state. | 2 years |
Google Analytics is provided by Google. You can read Google's explanation of how it uses this data at policies.google.com.
Managing your preferences
You can accept or reject analytics cookies at any time. Rejecting them is as easy as accepting — we will simply not load Google Analytics.
You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the site (such as our forms) from working.
Contact us
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, email us at info@almedina.uk.