Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how A Family’s Best Friend uses cookies and similar technologies on our website: [www.afamilysbestfriend.com].

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect and use data, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies may be:

Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted
First-party cookies – set by our website
Third-party cookies – set by external services we use

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Name	Description	Duration
comment_author	Used to track the user across multiple sessions.	Session
comment_author_email	Used to track the user across multiple sessions.	Session
comment_author_url	Used to track the user across multiple sessions.	Session

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Name	Description	Duration
_gac_	Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together.	90 days
__utma	ID used to identify users and sessions	2 years after last activity
__utmt	Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests	10 minutes
__utmb	Used to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server.	30 minutes after last activity
__utmc	Used only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session.	End of session (browser)
__utmz	Contains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server	6 months after last activity
__utmv	Contains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server.	2 years after last activity
__utmx	Used to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test.	18 months
_ga	ID used to identify users	2 years
_gali	Used by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked	30 seconds
_ga_	ID used to identify users	2 years
_gid	ID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity	24 hours
_gat	Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager	1 minute

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and accessibility.

We do not require your consent to use these cookies.

Examples:

Website security cookies
Load balancing cookies
Cookie consent preferences

B. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.

We only use these cookies with your consent.

Example:

Google Analytics (to collect anonymous information about website usage such as pages visited and traffic sources)

Information collected is aggregated and does not directly identify individuals.

C. Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as contact form details or accessibility settings).

These cookies are used only where necessary or with your consent.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be asked to accept or reject non-essential cookies via our cookie banner.

You can:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Change your preferences at any time via [Cookie Settings link]

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome
Firefox
Edge
Safari

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on our website (such as analytics providers or embedded content providers). We do not control these cookies directly.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties for more information.

6. How Long We Keep Cookies

Cookies remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose:

Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies – stored for up to [e.g., 12 months] unless deleted earlier

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or how we use cookies. Please check this page periodically for updates.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:

A Family’s Best Friend
22 Clarence st
Morecambe
LA4 5EX

Email: [info@afamilysbestfriend.com]
Telephone: 07950870131

Jannicke Ive

Last updated: Feb 2026

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