Effective date: 26.05.2026
Last updated: 26.05.2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Poppy Reid Comms (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on poppyreidcomms.com
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s device when the user visits a website. Cookies help websites work correctly and can collect information about website usage.
Cookies may be:
- First-party cookies, set by your website
- Third-party cookies, set by external service providers
Websites may also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, tags, and scripts.
2. Why does this website use cookies?
This website uses cookies to:
- Enable essential website functionality
- Maintain user sessions
- Analyse traffic and performance
- Deliver advertising and personalised content
Cookies may collect identifiers such as IP address, device identifiers, browser type, and referral source.
3. Cookie categories
This website uses the following cookie categories:
Necessary cookies (strictly necessary cookies)Required for website functionality and security.
Functional cookies Remember user preferences.
Analytics cookies Measure user behaviour and website performance (for example, Google Analytics).
Marketing cookies Support targeted advertising (for example, Meta Pixel).
4. Cookie list
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Category | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Tracks sessions | Analytics | 24 hours |
| _fbp | Meta | Advertising and retargeting | Marketing | 3 months |
5. Cookie duration (session cookies vs persistent cookies)
Cookie duration explains how long a cookie remains active.
- Session cookies expire when the user closes the browser.
- Persistent cookies remain active for a defined period.
6. Third-party cookies and tracking technologies
Third-party providers such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, payment processors, and embedded video platforms may place cookies on your website. These providers process data under their own privacy policies.
7. How users can manage cookies
Users should be able to:
- Accept or reject cookie categories
- Modify preferences
- Withdraw consent
Many websites offer these controls through a cookie banner and a cookie preference centre.
8. Updates to this cookie policy
Poppy Reid comms may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, cookies used, or legal requirements.