Cookie Policy
Last updated: 17 November 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies help us understand how you interact with our website, remember your preferences, and improve your experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Website Functionality: To enable core features like remembering your cookie consent preferences
- Analytics and Performance: To understand how visitors use our site and identify areas for improvement (only with your consent)
- Marketing and Advertising: To deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness (only with your consent)
- Personalisation: To remember your preferences and settings (only with your consent)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Necessary Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled as they are necessary for core functionality.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| session_id | Maintains your session state | Session |
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We only use these with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Provider: Google LLC
Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
3.3 Marketing Cookies (Optional)
These cookies track your visit across websites to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements. We only use these with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions | 3 months |
| fr | Facebook - delivers advertisements | 3 months |
Provider: Meta Platforms, Inc.
Privacy Policy: facebook.com/privacy/policy
3.4 Preference Cookies (Optional)
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalised experience. We only use these with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores your site preferences | 12 months |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These include:
- GoHighLevel: Our CRM and booking system may set cookies for functionality and tracking
- Google Analytics: For website analytics (with your consent)
- Social Media Platforms: If you interact with embedded content
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these services for more information.
5. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookies can be either "session" or "persistent" cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
The duration of each cookie is specified in the tables above.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to manage cookies:
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customise your cookie preferences
6.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:
- Delete existing cookies
- Block future cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and other sites you visit.
Browser Cookie Settings:
6.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of certain types of cookies:
- Google Analytics: Browser Add-on
- Online Behavioural Advertising: Your Online Choices
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
John R Saunders
Email: privacy@johnrsaunders.com
9. Further Information
For more information about cookies and how they work, visit: