Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Hidden, St Ives uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, and how you can manage them.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies that are strictly necessary for the site to work, and — only with your consent — cookies that help us improve the site and show relevant content.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
ss_consent |
This website | Stores your cookie consent choices. | 12 months |
wordpress_test_cookie |
This website | Checks whether the browser accepts cookies. | Session |
PHPSESSID |
This website | Preserves the visitor's session state across page requests. | Session |
Functional cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as embedded content.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_GRECAPTCHA |
Provides spam and abuse protection on forms. | 6 months |
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique visitors for analytics. | 2 years | |
_ga_* |
Maintains analytics session state (GA4). | 2 years | |
_gid |
Distinguishes visitors for analytics. | 24 hours | |
_gat |
Throttles the request rate to Google Analytics. | 1 minute |
Marketing cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertising and measure its effectiveness.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE |
YouTube | Estimates the visitor's bandwidth on pages with embedded video. | 6 months |
YSC |
YouTube | Records a unique ID to keep statistics of watched videos. | Session |
PREF |
YouTube | Stores the visitor's video player preferences. | 8 months |
vuid |
Vimeo | Stores the visitor's usage statistics for embedded video. | 2 years |
_fbp |
Meta | Identifies browsers for advertising and site analytics. | 3 months |
_fbc |
Meta | Stores the last-clicked ad for attribution. | 3 months |
fr |
Meta | Delivers and measures advertising on Facebook. | 3 months |
Managing your consent
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time. Non-essential cookies are only set after you accept them.
Contact and complaints
If you have concerns about how we use cookies or your personal data, you can contact us or complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
This policy reflects our current use of cookies and is updated automatically when that changes.