How we use cookies and tracking technologies
Last Updated: 3 October 2025
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device until deleted) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser). They can also be "first-party" (set by the website you're visiting) or "third-party" (set by other websites).
Antony Bailey DevOps Consulting uses cookies to:
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic website functionality.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | First-party |
| cookiePreferences | Stores your specific cookie category preferences | 1 year | First-party |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your session state | Session | First-party |
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or third-party providers whose services we use.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| userPreferences | Remembers your website preferences | 6 months | First-party |
| language | Stores your preferred language setting | 1 year | First-party |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Third-party | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours | Third-party | Google Analytics |
| _gat | Throttles request rate | 1 minute | Third-party | Google Analytics |
These cookies are used to deliver personalised advertisements and track advertising campaign effectiveness. They require your explicit consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel tracking | 3 months | Third-party | |
| fr | Facebook advertising tracking | 3 months | Third-party |
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services:
We use Google Analytics to analyse website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to help analyse how users use our site. You can learn more about Google Analytics cookies at: Google Analytics Cookie Usage
Our website may include social media features that set cookies to track your interaction with social content. These are governed by the privacy policies of the respective social media platforms.
You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie consent dialog that appears when you first visit our website. You can also access your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings button (🍪) at the bottom right of any page.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website:
Under GDPR and UK data protection law, we need your consent before placing certain cookies on your device. We obtain this consent through our cookie banner and consent management system.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
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