LEGAL
COOKIE POLICY
Last updated: 2026-05-21
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, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to site owners. This policy explains the cookies we use on phantomtrace.co.uk and how to manage them.
STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES
These cookies are required for the site to function. They cannot be disabled. They do not track you or collect any information used for marketing.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| pt_consent | PhantomTrace | Stores your cookie consent choice (localStorage, not a cookie). | Until cleared |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Security token set after passing a Cloudflare challenge. | 30 minutes |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot-management token used by Cloudflare to detect automated traffic. | 30 minutes |
| cf-turnstile-* | Cloudflare | Turnstile widget token used to verify form submissions are human-initiated. | Session |
ANALYTICS COOKIES
These cookies are set only if you accept via the cookie banner. They help us understand how visitors use the site. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymised before we review it.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique users. Stores a randomly generated client ID. | 2 years |
| _ga_<ID> | Google Analytics 4 | Persists session state and enables cross-session measurement. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes users within a single day. | 24 hours |
Google Analytics data is stored and processed in the United States. Google LLC participates in the EU–US Data Privacy Framework. See Google's privacy policy for details.
HOW TO MANAGE YOUR CONSENT
You can change your analytics cookie choice at any time by clicking Cookie preferences in the footer of any page. This reopens the consent banner and lets you accept or decline.
You can also block or delete cookies using your browser settings. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how the site functions. Instructions for common browsers:
- —Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- —Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- —Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- —Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
CONTACT
Questions about this policy: hello@phantomtrace.co.uk .