Cookie Policy
Last updated: 27 March 2026
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, to provide information to website owners, and to improve the user experience. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties ("third-party cookies").
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, form submissions, and security. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your session state | Session |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to measure traffic, engagement, and user behaviour. These cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users in Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Used by GA4 to persist session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users for a 24-hour period | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
2.3 Third-Party Cookies
Some pages on our website embed content from third-party services. These services may set their own cookies. We have no control over these third-party cookies.
| Service | Purpose | More Info |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | Embedded video players — may set cookies for playback preferences, view counts, and advertising. | Google Privacy Policy |
| Google Fonts | Web fonts loaded from Google's CDN. May log IP addresses. | Google Fonts FAQ |
| Meta Pixel | Tracks conversions from Facebook and Instagram ads where consent is given. | Meta Privacy Policy |
3. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our website. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the site to work.
4. Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing information with Google Analytics about visit activity.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: hello@northern.digital
- Address: Business & Innovation Centre, Sunderland SR5 2TA
- Website: northerndigital.uk
Northern Design and Marketing Ltd · Business & Innovation Centre, Sunderland SR5 2TA · northerndigital.uk