Cookie Policy

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Last updated: 8 September 2025

This page explains how Carbon Legacy Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on carbonlegacy.co.uk.

Who we are

Carbon Legacy Ltd (Company No. 06836023)
Email: info@carbonlegacy.co.uk
Tel: 01664 822499

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to make the site work, remember preferences, improve performance, and measure usage. Some cookies are essential; others need your consent.

How we use cookies

Strictly Necessary – required for basic site functions (security, load balancing, consent storage). These run by default.
Preferences – remember choices like language or region.
Analytics – help us understand site usage so we can improve content and performance.
Marketing – measure campaigns and show relevant information across services (only if enabled).

Consent

We only set non-essential cookies (Preferences, Analytics, Marketing) with your consent. You can change your choice anytime.

Manage your cookie preferences

Use the site’s cookie banner or “Cookie settings” link (usually in the footer) to review or change your selection.
You can also block/delete cookies in your browser. See the ICO guidance: Cookies – ICO.

If you can’t find the cookie controls, email info@carbonlegacy.co.uk.

Cookies we use (summary)

Actual cookies depend on the features you enable. Examples below:

Name	Purpose	Category	Provider	Expiry
cookie_preferences	Stores your consent choices so we don’t nag you every visit.	Strictly Necessary	First-party	6–12 months
pref_language	Saves your language/region selection if you set one.	Preferences	First-party	6 months
_ga	Google Analytics ID to distinguish visitors (if Analytics enabled).	Analytics	Google	2 years
_ga_XXXX	Google Analytics session state for this site (if enabled).	Analytics	Google	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics session differentiation (if enabled).	Analytics	Google	24 hours
_gcl_au	Google Ads/Tag Manager experiment cookie (if marketing tags enabled).	Marketing	Google	3 months
_fbp	Facebook pixel to measure campaigns (if enabled).	Marketing	Meta	3 months

Third-party services

If you enable third-party content (e.g., maps, videos, analytics), those providers may set their own cookies. Their policies apply:

Google Analytics/Tags: Google cookie policy
Meta (Facebook) Pixel: Meta cookie policy
MCS / Ofgem links don’t generally set cookies on click, but their sites have their own policies.

Retention

Cookie durations are listed above. Browser settings or clearing site data will remove them sooner. Server logs linked to security may be kept for a short period for fraud/abuse prevention.