Cookies Policy

Last updated: September 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to website owners, and improve user experience.

How We Use Cookies

glade-gate uses cookies for several purposes on our website glade-gate.com. We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve your browsing experience
• Remember your cookie consent preferences
• Ensure the website functions correctly

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

• cookieConsent: Stores your cookie consent preference. Duration: 1 year

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalised features.

• selectedService: Temporarily stores the service you selected in forms. Duration: Session
• userName: Temporarily stores your name for form confirmation. Duration: Session

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website.

• _ga: Used to distinguish users for analytics purposes. Duration: 2 years
• _gid: Used to distinguish users for analytics purposes. Duration: 24 hours

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. These include:

• Analytics providers: Help us understand website usage patterns
• Payment processors: Enable secure payment processing for our services

Managing Cookies

You have control over cookies and can manage them in several ways:

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your preference is stored and remembered for future visits.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in common browsers:

• Google Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
• Microsoft Edge: edge://settings/privacy
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy

Opt-Out Links

For analytics cookies, you can opt out using the following methods:

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Your browser's Do Not Track settings

Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to operate.

Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may collect personal data. For information about how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legislation. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

glade-gate
42 Thornfield Business Centre
Bristol, BS1 4QR
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]