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Last updated: 31 May 2026
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device, remember preferences, and collect information about how you use the site. Some cookies are essential for the site to function; others are used for analytics or other purposes that require your consent.
This site complies with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR. Non-essential cookies are only loaded after you give consent through our cookie banner.
We use a small number of cookies, only for the following purposes:
We do not use cookies for: advertising, retargeting, social media tracking, A/B testing, chat widgets, or any other marketing purpose.
These cookies are required for the site to function and do not require consent under PECR.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cookie consent preferences | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected analytics cookies | 12 months |
These cookies are only set if you accept analytics in the cookie banner.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique visitors (anonymously) | 2 years |
_ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics 4 | Stores session state | 2 years |
Google Analytics 4 collects anonymised usage data — pages visited, session duration, device type, country. We do not enable Google's advertising features, demographic data, or user-ID tracking. IP addresses are anonymised by default in GA4 and we do not link analytics data to any identifiable individual.
The only third-party cookies on this site are those set by Google Analytics, as listed above. We do not embed third-party social media, video, or advertising scripts that would set additional cookies.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie preferences link in the site footer, or by clicking the cookie banner trigger.
If you reject analytics cookies, the site will continue to work normally. No content or features are restricted based on your cookie choice.
You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. The exact steps vary by browser — instructions are available at:
Note: disabling all cookies may affect how some websites function. This site will continue to work without any non-essential cookies.
We may update this policy from time to time, particularly if we introduce new cookies or analytics tools. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent change.
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, email hello@befoundsearch.com.