Cookies Policy
Last updated: March 2026
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how Ubuntu Harmony CIC uses them on our website at ubuntuharmony.co.uk, and how you can control or disable them. Please read this policy alongside our Privacy Policy for a full picture of how we handle your data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device — whether a computer, tablet, or mobile phone — when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.
Cookies cannot harm your device and do not contain any personally identifiable information on their own.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website, to understand how our site is being used, and to ensure it functions correctly. The information collected is used only in accordance with this policy and our Privacy Policy.
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data or to track you across other websites for advertising purposes.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function. Without them, certain parts of the site would not work properly. They do not collect any information that could be used for marketing, and they cannot be disabled without affecting how the website operates.
- Session management — keeping you logged in if you access a secure area of the site
- Security cookies — helping to protect the site against fraudulent activity
- Load balancing — ensuring the site performs reliably under demand
Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. This helps us understand which pages are most popular, how long visitors spend on the site, and where they come from — so we can continue to improve our content and user experience.
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our website (e.g. from a search engine or a link)
- General geographic location (country or region level only)
Analytics data is aggregated and anonymous — we cannot identify individual visitors from this information.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalised features. For example, they may remember your language preferences or whether you have previously dismissed a notice.
Third-Party Cookies
Some pages on our website may include content or tools provided by third parties — such as embedded maps or contact forms — which may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services you interact with on our site.
4. Cookies We Currently Use
The table below provides details of the cookies that may be set when you visit our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Essential | Keeps you authenticated when accessing secure areas of the site | Session |
| wordpress_sec_* | Essential | Security cookie used to validate user login | Session |
| wp-settings-* | Functional | Stores your preferences for the WordPress interface | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique visitors | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users on a session basis | 24 hours |
| cookielawinfo-* | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
5. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to choose whether to accept or decline cookies. There are several ways you can do this:
Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when cookies are being set. The steps to do this vary by browser — please refer to your browser's help documentation for guidance:
- Google Chrome — Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox — Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge — Settings → Cookies and site permissions
- Safari — Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Opting Out of Analytics Cookies
If we use Google Analytics, you can opt out of being tracked by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Important Note
Please be aware that disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the performance and functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without impacting the core operation of the site.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time as our website or the law changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to check back periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please get in touch:
Ubuntu Harmony CIC
Email: info@ubuntuharmony.co.uk
Website: ubuntuharmony.co.uk
Address: 120 Grove Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 4LX, United Kingdom