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What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites save to your device when you visit them. They help websites function, remember your preferences, and measure how the site is being used. Most modern websites use cookies in some form.
This policy explains what cookies this website sets, what each one does, and how you can control them.
Cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take — such as submitting our contact form or logging in as an admin.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_* | WordPress authentication for admin users | Session |
| wp-settings-* | Remembers admin dashboard preferences | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | Technical session handling | Session |
Analytics cookies
These help us understand how visitors use the site — which pages are popular, how people find us, how long they stay. All data is aggregated and anonymised. We use this information to improve the site.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — session tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — visitor session tracking | 24 hours |
Functional cookies
These enable enhanced functionality like fonts loaded from Google Fonts.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Fonts | Serves web fonts used across the site | Cached locally |
Third-party cookies
Some pages may include embedded content from third-party services (e.g. Google Maps, YouTube, Vimeo). These services may set their own cookies when you interact with the embed. We do not control these cookies — please refer to the third party's own cookie policy.
Managing cookies
You can control and delete cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies are set and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close the browser
Helpful guides for the most common browsers:
Note: blocking all cookies may prevent parts of this website from working correctly.
Do Not Track
Our website respects the browser "Do Not Track" signal. If enabled, we will not load optional analytics cookies.
Contact
For questions about this cookie policy, please email hello@woodsarchitects.co.uk. For broader questions about your data see our Privacy Policy.