Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 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 and provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve our website and services
- Deliver relevant content and advertising
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| preferences | Remembers your site preferences | 1 year |
| recently_viewed | Tracks pages you've recently viewed | 30 days |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook - advertising and tracking | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads - conversion tracking | 3 months |
4. Managing Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:
- Cookie banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose which categories of cookies to accept
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. See your browser's help documentation for instructions
- Opt-out links: For analytics and advertising cookies, you can use industry opt-out tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page
Note: Blocking certain cookies may impact your experience on our website.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our behalf. These third parties may have their own privacy policies. Key third parties include:
- Google Analytics (analytics)
- Google Ads (advertising)
- Facebook/Meta (advertising)
- LinkedIn (advertising)
- Stripe (payment processing)
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
CarbonCare Ltd
CarbonCare House, Innovation Park
Manchester, M1 1AA
Email: privacy@carboncare.co.uk