Cookie Policy
Last updated: 30 May 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and collect information about how you use the site.
Some cookies are set by us directly (“first-party cookies”). Others are set by third-party services we use (“third-party cookies”). Cookies can be “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (stored on your device for a set period).
This policy explains what cookies we set, why we use them, and how you can control them. For information on how we use your personal data more broadly, please see our Privacy Policy.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential for the website to function correctly. These cannot be disabled.
Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. Only set with your consent.
Record anonymised session replays and heatmaps to improve usability. Only set with your consent.
3. Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary — Always Active
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions made by you such as submitting a form. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site may not work as a result.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| laravel_session | WebStudio365 | Maintains your session state across page requests (e.g. form submission feedback, flash messages). | Session | First-party |
| XSRF-TOKEN | WebStudio365 | Security cookie. Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks on form submissions. | Session | First-party |
| rc::a | Google reCAPTCHA | Used to distinguish between human users and automated bots on the contact form to prevent spam. | Persistent | Third-party |
| rc::b | Google reCAPTCHA | Used to distinguish between human users and automated bots. | Session | Third-party |
| rc::c | Google reCAPTCHA | Used to distinguish between human users and automated bots. | Session | Third-party |
Analytics — Requires Consent
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous. These cookies are only set when you accept analytics cookies via our cookie consent banner.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | 2 years | Third-party |
| _ga_0ZHCTBPPK5 | Google Analytics (GA4) | Used by Google Analytics to store and count page views, and maintain session state. | 2 years | Third-party |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | 24 hours | Third-party |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate — limits data collection on high-traffic sites. | 1 minute | Third-party |
Behaviour & Recording — Requires Consent
These cookies are set by Microsoft Clarity to enable session recording, heatmaps, and behavioural analytics. The data collected is anonymised and helps us improve the user experience of our website. These cookies are only set when you accept behaviour cookies via our cookie consent banner.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _clck | Microsoft Clarity | Persists the Clarity User ID and preferences, unique to that site. This ensures that behaviour in subsequent visits to the same site will be attributed to the same user ID. | 1 year | Third-party |
| _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Connects multiple page views by a user into a single Clarity session recording. | 1 day | Third-party |
| CLID | Microsoft Clarity | Identifies the first time Clarity saw this user on any site using Clarity. | 1 year | Third-party |
| ANONCHK | Microsoft Clarity | Records the session and page view counts to verify data accuracy. | 10 minutes | Third-party |
| MR | Microsoft Clarity | Indicates whether to refresh the MUID cookie. | 7 days | Third-party |
| MUID | Microsoft Clarity | Identifies unique web browsers visiting Microsoft domains, used for advertising and site analytics. | 1 year | Third-party |
| SM | Microsoft Clarity | Used in synchronising the MUID across Microsoft subdomains. | Session | Third-party |
4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Our use of cookies is governed by the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
- Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent as they are essential to the operation of the website. We rely on our legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure website.
- Analytics and behaviour cookies require your explicit consent before they are activated. You will be asked for this consent via our cookie consent banner when you first visit our website. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Via our Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will be displayed allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies by category. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.
Via Your Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block, and delete cookies. Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
Opt-Out of Google Analytics
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Opt-Out of Microsoft Clarity
You can opt out of Microsoft Clarity tracking by visiting clarity.microsoft.com/optout, or by blocking the clarity.ms domain in your browser or ad-blocker.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our use of cookies. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Data Controller: Daniel Walsh (trading as WebStudio365)
Address: Cortina, Rising Lane, B93 9LT, United Kingdom
Email: data@webstudio365.co.uk