Cookie Policy | Sixfields Software

This Cookie Policy explains how Sixfields Software ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit sixfieldssoftware.co.uk and our associated Insights blog. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data. This policy is designed to comply with the UK GDPR, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), and guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work correctly, improve performance, and provide information to site owners.

Cookies can be:

Session cookies — temporary files that are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies — files that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
First-party cookies — set by us directly.
Third-party cookies — set by external services we use (such as analytics providers).

How we use cookies

We use cookies to:

Ensure the website functions correctly and securely
Remember your cookie consent preferences
Understand how visitors find and use our site, so we can improve it
Measure the effectiveness of our marketing activity (where you have consented)

We do not use cookies to collect or store any personally identifiable information beyond what is necessary for the above purposes, and we do not sell data collected via cookies to third parties.

Types of cookies we use

Cookie	Purpose	Duration
`sf_cookie_consent`	Stores your cookie consent preferences so you are not prompted on every page visit.	1 year
`PHPSESSID`	Standard PHP session identifier. Maintains your session state across page requests.	Session

Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Duration
`_ga`	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier.	2 years
`_ga_*`	Google Analytics	Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4.	2 years
`_gid`	Google Analytics	Distinguishes users. Used to throttle request rates.	24 hours

Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Duration
We do not currently run paid advertising campaigns. This section will be updated if that changes.

Third-party cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the setting of these cookies, and you should check the relevant third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.

Third-party services we currently use that may set cookies:

Google Analytics — web analytics. Google Privacy Policy ↗

Managing your preferences

Cookie preferences on this site

You can update your cookie preferences at any time using the button below. Your selection will be saved and applied immediately.

Browser-level controls

Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. The method varies by browser — refer to your browser's help documentation:

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites you visit.

Opting out of Google Analytics

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on ↗.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our own practices. When we make material changes we will update the date at the top of this page. Where appropriate, we will notify you via a banner on the site.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Sixfields Software United Kingdom info@sixfieldssoftware.co.uk For data-related enquiries, you can also contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) ↗.