Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use on brela.agency, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses. They are unique to you and can only be read by the web server that issued them.

Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags. This policy covers all such technologies.

2. Types of Cookies

• Session cookies — Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser. Used for essential site functions like maintaining your session.
• Persistent cookies — Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. Used for analytics and preference settings.
• First-party cookies — Set by the website you are visiting (brela.agency). We control these directly.
• Third-party cookies — Set by third-party services on our pages. We have limited control over these.

3. Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly necessary cookies (cannot be disabled) — These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They cannot be switched off in our systems as they are required for core functionality.

• WordPress session cookie (wp-settings-*) — stores your site preferences during a session. Duration: Session.
• CSRF token (_token) — protects against cross-site request forgery attacks. Duration: Session.
• Cookie consent cookie (brela_cookie_consent) — records your cookie consent choice. Duration: 12 months.

3.2 Analytics cookies (optional — can be declined) — We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. Analytics cookies collect data in aggregated, anonymised form.

• _ga — distinguishes unique users. Set by Google Analytics. Duration: 2 years.
• _ga_[ID] — maintains session state. Set by Google Analytics. Duration: 2 years.
• _gid — distinguishes users. Set by Google Analytics. Duration: 24 hours.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking without affecting your use of the website at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

3.3 Functional cookies (optional) — We do not currently use functional cookies beyond what is strictly necessary. This section will be updated if we introduce features requiring functional cookies (e.g., saved preferences, language settings).

3.4 Advertising and targeting cookies — We do not use advertising, targeting, or cross-site tracking cookies on brela.agency. We do not allow third-party advertisers to place cookies on our website.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

4.1 Our cookie consent tool — On your first visit to brela.agency, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can accept or decline optional cookies at that point. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking ‘Cookie Preferences’ in the website footer.

4.2 Browser settings — All modern browsers allow you to control cookies through your browser settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. Browser controls vary — visit your browser’s help section or the following links:

• Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
• Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471
• Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies

Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the website from functioning correctly.

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

We embed content from third-party services that may set their own cookies:

• Google Maps — if we embed a map on our contact page, Google may set cookies. Governed by Google’s Privacy Policy (policies.google.com/privacy).
• YouTube — if we embed videos, YouTube may set cookies. Governed by Google’s Privacy Policy.

We use ‘privacy-enhanced mode’ embeds where available to minimise third-party cookie placement.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when we introduce new technologies or in response to changes in law. The current version is always at brela.agency/cookie-policy. The ‘Last updated’ date will reflect the most recent revision.

7. Contact

Cookie queries: [email protected]