Cookies Policy

What cookies we use, why we use them, and how to control them

Last updated: 9 June 2026  |  Version 1.0

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, function more efficiently, and to provide information to website owners.

This policy explains exactly what cookies Cleanminster Ltd uses on cleanminster.co.uk, what each one does, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for two purposes:

  1. Essential cookies — these are required for the website to function. They cannot be switched off.
  2. Analytics cookies — these help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. These are only loaded after you explicitly consent.

We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or any cookie that follows you across other websites. We do not share cookie data with advertisers.

3. Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (always active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to work and cannot be switched off. They do not store any personally identifiable information.

Cookie name Provider Purpose Type Duration
cm_cookie_consent Cleanminster Ltd (first party) Stores your cookie consent preference ("all" or "essential") so we do not show you the consent banner on every page visit. Persistent 13 months
wordpress_* / wp-settings-* WordPress (first party) Required for the WordPress CMS to function correctly (admin sessions, login state). Only set if you are logged into the WordPress admin area — not set for regular visitors. Session / Persistent Session or up to 1 year
PHPSESSID Server (first party) A standard PHP session cookie required for server-side form processing. Contains no personal data. Session Expires when browser is closed

3.2 Analytics Cookies (consent required)

These cookies are only set after you click "Accept All" in our cookie banner. They help us understand how visitors interact with our website — which pages are most visited, how long people stay, and where they came from. This information is aggregated and anonymised; it does not identify you personally.

Cookie name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics (Google LLC) Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Used to distinguish users. Persistent 2 years
_ga_XXXXXXXXXX Google Analytics (Google LLC) Stores and counts page views for Google Analytics 4. The suffix matches the GA4 property ID. Persistent 2 years

We use IP anonymisation in Google Analytics so your full IP address is never stored. Google processes this data under Standard Contractual Clauses. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy and their Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

If we do not have a Google Analytics property configured, these cookies will not be set even if you accept all cookies.

4. Your Cookie Choices

4.1 Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose:

You can change your preference at any time: Open Cookie Settings.

4.2 Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

Browser-specific instructions:

4.3 Third-Party Opt-Outs

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy when we add new cookies or change how we use existing ones. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects when the most recent change was made. We encourage you to review it periodically.

6. Questions

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

For complaints about our use of cookies, you may also contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

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