Cookie Policy
Salter Socials Ltd | Last updated: March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Salter Socials Ltd ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://saltersocials.com. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, work more efficiently, and provide reporting information to the website owner.
Cookies set by the website owner are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called third-party cookies. Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as analytics and advertising.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes: to ensure the website functions correctly, to understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it, and to remember your cookie consent preferences.
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated client identifier. Used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data. | Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics | Used to persist session state. | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Stores and counts page views. | Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to limit data collection on high-traffic sites. | Analytics | 1 minute |
| cookie_consent | Salter Socials Ltd | Stores your cookie consent preference so we do not ask again on each visit. | Essential | 1 year |
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
Essential cookies do not require consent as they are strictly necessary for the website to function. Analytics cookies are only placed on your device if you have given your consent via our cookie consent banner.
5. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
Accept All
This enables all cookies, including analytics cookies.
Reject
Only essential cookies required for the website to function will be placed on your device. No analytics or tracking cookies will be set.
You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the website, at which point the consent banner will appear again.
6. How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the Options, Settings, or Preferences menu of your browser. You can set your browser to block or alert you about cookies, or to delete cookies that have already been set. Please note that if you disable or delete cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Google Analytics cookies are set by Google. Google's privacy policy can be found at https://policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Last updated date.