Cookie policy
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Some cookies are essential for a website to operate, while others help analyse how the website is used or support additional functionality.
2. Cookies currently in use on our website
A. Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and accessibility. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they do not require your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| Cookie consent cookie (name varies) | Stores whether you have accepted or rejected cookies | Up to 1 year |
These cookies do not collect personal data and do not require consent.
B. Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4)
This website uses Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the site and to improve performance and content. Google Analytics cookies are first‑party cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes unique users | Up to 2 years |
_ga_* | Maintains session state for GA4 | Up to 2 years |
_gid | Counts and tracks page views | 24 hours |
Information collected is aggregated and anonymised. We do not use Google Analytics for advertising, remarketing, or profiling.
These cookies are only set after you give consent.
C. Embedded media cookies (YouTube)
Some pages on this website contain embedded YouTube videos. When you interact with these videos, YouTube may set cookies on your device.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
YSC | YouTube | Tracks video interactions | Session |
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube | Estimates bandwidth and video preferences | Up to 6 months |
PREF | YouTube | Stores user preferences | Up to 8 months |
These cookies are set by Google / YouTube, not by HR Wallingford, and are subject to Google’s privacy settings.
Where possible, videos are embedded using privacy‑enhanced mode.
3. Cookies not in use
Our website does not use:
- Advertising cookies
- Remarketing or behavioural targeting cookies
- Social media tracking pixels (LinkedIn, Meta, X, etc.)
If this changes, this policy will be updated and consent will be requested where required.
4. Managing your cookie preferences
You can:
- Accept or reject non‑essential cookies via the cookie banner
- Change your browser settings to block or delete cookies
Blocking some cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Third‑party cookies
Third‑party cookies may be set when using embedded services such as YouTube.
We do not control these cookies.
Please refer to the relevant provider’s policies:
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
6. Updates to this policy
We review this Cookie Policy regularly and update it if:
- New tools or services are added
- Legal requirements change
- Cookie usage changes
The “last updated” date will always reflect the most recent revision.
7. Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us using the details provided on our website: https://www.hrwallingford.com
Last updated: 16 April 2026