COOKIE POLICY
Last updated: February 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They’re widely used to make websites work properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
This policy explains which cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_sec_* | WordPress authentication (admin users only) | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress login state (admin users only) | Session |
| wp_lang | Stores language preference | Session |
| cookie_consent | Records your cookie consent choice | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | PHP session identifier | Session |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| elementor | Page builder preferences (admin) | Session |
| wordfence_verifiedHuman | Security verification (Wordfence firewall) | 24 hours |
| wfwaf-authcookie-* | Wordfence firewall authentication | 24 hours |
Analytics Cookies
We may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies collect information in an anonymised form.
We do not use Google Analytics. If we implement analytics in future, we will update this policy and obtain your consent before setting any analytics cookies.
Currently, we rely on server-side analytics (log analysis) which does not use cookies.
Marketing / Advertising Cookies
We do not use marketing or advertising cookies. We do not run retargeting campaigns, display ads, or track you across other websites. Your data is not shared with advertising networks.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
- SiteGround (hosting): May set performance and security cookies. See SiteGround’s privacy policy.
- Google Fonts: If we use Google Fonts, Google may receive your IP address when fonts are loaded. We aim to self-host fonts where possible to avoid this.
How to Control Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. The method varies by browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Note: Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or reject optional cookies. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be rejected as they are essential for the website to function.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, or by contacting us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us at hello@hgvconnect.co.uk.
For more information about your data rights, see our Privacy Policy.