1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, and to provide information to the owners of the site.
2. How we use cookies
This website, www.wearereign.com, uses cookies to help us understand how visitors use the site and to improve its performance and usability. We use the following types of cookies:
- Necessary cookies, which are required for the website to function properly
- Session cookies, which are temporary cookies used to support core site functions such as maintaining your session as you move between pages; these are automatically deleted when you close your browser
- Analytics cookies, which help us understand how visitors interact with the website
3. Necessary and session cookies (WordPress)
This website is built on WordPress, which sets a number of necessary and session-based cookies to support core site functions such as security, session handling, and (where applicable) the admin login area. Most of these are session cookies, meaning they are deleted automatically once you close your browser. The cookies typically set are:
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_test_cookie | WordPress | Checks whether the visitor’s browser has cookies enabled | Session |
| PHPSESSID | WordPress / server | General purpose session identifier used by the server to maintain your session as you browse between pages | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_[hash] | WordPress | Indicates when a user is logged in and identifies who they are; applies to site administrators and logged-in users rather than general visitors | Session |
| wordpress_sec_[hash] | WordPress | Used for authentication when logged into the WordPress admin area over a secure connection | Session |
| wp-settings-[UID] | WordPress | Customises the view of the WordPress admin interface for a logged-in user | 1 year |
| wp-settings-time-[UID] | WordPress | Records the timestamp of when the admin interface settings were last changed | 1 year |
| comment_author_[hash] | WordPress | Stores the name entered when leaving a comment, so it does not need to be re-entered next time | 347 days |
| comment_author_email_[hash] | WordPress | Stores the email address entered when leaving a comment | 347 days |
| comment_author_url_[hash] | WordPress | Stores the website address entered when leaving a comment | 347 days |
[Please confirm this list once the website is live, as the exact cookies set can vary depending on the plugins and configuration used.]
4. Google Analytics
Google Analytics is used to collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, and general location. This helps us understand overall site performance and make improvements. The cookies typically set by Google Analytics are:
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to distinguish users | 2 years | |
| _ga_[container-id] | Used to persist session state | 2 years | |
| _gid | Used to distinguish users | 24 hours |
[Please confirm the exact cookie names and durations once Google Analytics is installed on the site, as these can vary depending on configuration.]
5. Microsoft Clarity
Microsoft Clarity is used to understand how visitors interact with the website, including page scrolling and click behaviour. This helps us identify usability issues and improve the user experience. The cookies typically set by Microsoft Clarity are:
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _clck | Microsoft | Persists the Clarity user identifier and preferences | 1 year |
| _clsk | Microsoft | Connects multiple page views by a user into a single session recording | 1 day |
| CLID | Microsoft | Identifies the first-time Clarity saw a user | 1 year |
| MUID | Microsoft | Used by Microsoft to identify unique web browsers visiting Microsoft sites | 1 year |
[Please confirm the exact cookie names and durations once Microsoft Clarity is installed on the site, as these can vary depending on configuration.]
6. Managing cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies from specific websites. Please note that if you disable cookies, some parts of this website may not function as intended.
For more information on managing cookies, you can visit your browser’s help section or a site such as aboutcookies.org.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page along with an updated revision date.
8. Contact us
If you have any questions about this cookie policy, please contact us at hello@wearereign.com or by post at Station House, Altrincham, WA14 1EP.
