Cookie policy
This site uses as few cookies as possible. Anything that isn't essential stays switched off unless you choose to allow it, and you can change your mind at any time.
What cookies are
Cookies are small files a website saves in your browser. Similar technologies, such as your browser's local storage, work in the same way, and this policy covers them too. The law (the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, alongside the UK GDPR and EU GDPR) says websites must ask your permission before using any that aren't strictly necessary.
Essential (always on)
These are needed for the site to work and be secure, so they don't need your consent.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| dhd-consent-v1 | This website (local storage) | Remembers your cookie choices so you're not asked on every page. | 12 months |
| __cf_bm and similar | Cloudflare | May be set to tell real visitors apart from malicious bots and protect the site. | Up to 30 minutes |
Analytics (only if you accept)
Google Analytics helps me understand which pages are useful and how people find the site. It doesn't load at all until you accept it. Advertising features and Google signals are switched off.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes one visitor from another, anonymously. | 13 months |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Keeps track of the current visit. | 13 months |
Google reviews widget (only if you accept)
Client reviews from my Google Business Profile are shown using a widget provided by Elfsight. It only loads if you allow it. If you'd rather not, you can read my reviews on Google instead.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| elfsight_viewed_recently | Elfsight | Stops repeat visits within a few seconds being counted as extra widget views. | 15 seconds |
Google Search Console
I use Google Search Console to see how this site performs in Google search. It works from Google's own search data and doesn't place any cookies on this site.
Changing your mind
You can change your choices at any time using the cookie settings link at the bottom of every page. If you withdraw consent, the relevant cookies are removed and the page reloads without them. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings, though some parts of some websites may not work properly if you do.
For more about how I handle personal information, see my privacy policy.
Questions?
Email hello@darrenhodson.co.uk, call 07859 925 041, or write to Darren Hodson Digital, 79 Pershore Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B5 7NX.