Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 2026


1. What Are Cookies

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

Cookies are not harmful. They do not contain viruses or malware.


2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies on the Get Guide On website to:

  • Ensure our website functions properly

  • Understand how visitors use our site (which pages are visited, how long is spent on each page)

  • Remember your preferences and settings

  • Improve your experience and our service

We do not use cookies to collect personal information that identifies you directly, such as your name or address.


3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not work properly without them.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use tools such as Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about which pages are visited most often, how users arrive at our site, and how they navigate through it. This helps us improve our website and your experience.

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as cookie consent settings. They make your experience more personalised and convenient.

We do not use marketing or advertising cookies. We do not track you across other websites.


4. Specific Cookies We Use

Here is a list of the cookies we may use on the Get Guide On website:

Essential Cookies

  • Cookie Consent: Remembers your cookie preference so we do not ask you again.

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

  • _ga: Used to distinguish unique users. Expires after 2 years.

  • _ga_XXX: Used to persist session state. Expires after 2 years.

Preference Cookies

  • Cookie Settings: Stores your cookie consent choices.


5. How Long Do Cookies Last

Cookies on our website fall into two categories:

  • Session cookies: These are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period of time (usually up to 2 years) or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences for future visits.


6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that asks for your consent to use non-essential cookies (analytics and preference cookies). Essential cookies are always active as they are required for the website to function.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Adjusting the settings in our cookie banner (if available)

  • Changing your browser settings to block or delete cookies

How to manage cookies in your browser:

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

  • See what cookies are stored on your device

  • Block all cookies or only third-party cookies

  • Delete all cookies or specific ones

  • Set your browser to alert you when a cookie is being placed

Instructions for the most common browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Third-party cookies

  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data

  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data

Please note that blocking or deleting essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.


7. Third-Party Cookies

We use Google Analytics, a third-party service provided by Google Inc. Google Analytics sets cookies to help us analyse website traffic and usage. The information generated by these cookies (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

Google uses this information to evaluate your use of our website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to website activity and internet usage.

Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required by law or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf.

For more information about Google Analytics cookies, please visit the Google Analytics help pages. To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, you can download the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

We do not control the placement of third-party cookies. You should check the relevant third-party website for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.


8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. Our website currently does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals because there is no consistent standard for how to interpret them. However, you can manage cookies through your browser settings as described above.


9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

  • The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will change

  • Material changes will be notified on our website or by email (where appropriate)

Please check this page regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.


10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies on our website:

  • Email: info@getguideon.com

  • Phone: 0800 845 6990

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