COOKIE POLICY
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Emotio Design Group Ltd (“Emotio”, “we”, “our” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at emotio-design-group.co.uk. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
By using our website and accepting cookies through our consent banner, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to improve efficiency, and to provide information to the site owner. Similar technologies such as pixels, tags and local storage perform comparable functions, and we refer to all of these collectively as “cookies” in this policy.
Cookies may be “first-party” (set by us) or “third-party” (set by another organisation, such as an analytics or advertising provider). They may also be “session” cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or “persistent” cookies, which remain until they expire or are deleted.
3. How We Manage Cookies and Consent
When you first visit our website, our consent management platform presents a cookie banner that lets you accept or reject cookies by category. Strictly necessary cookies are always active because the site cannot function without them. All other categories — Functional (Preferences), Statistics and Marketing — are only set after you give consent.
You can change your preferences at any time using the cookie banner or settings link on our website, or by managing cookies through your browser settings. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before you withdrew it.
4. Categories of Cookies We Use
We group cookies into the four categories below. The tables list the main cookies in each category; exact names and durations may vary as third-party providers update their technologies. The authoritative, automatically maintained list is available through the cookie settings on our website.
Strictly Necessary (always active)
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| CookieConsent / cmplz_* | Consent platform | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Up to 12 months |
| wordpress_*, wp-settings-* | WordPress | Maintains session and site settings for logged-in users | Session / 1 year |
| wp-rocket / rocket_* | WP Rocket | Supports page caching for site performance | Session |
| PHPSESSID | Emotio (WordPress) | Preserves user session state across page requests | Session |
Functional / Preferences
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your choices and preferences. If you do not allow them, some features may not work as intended.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| Preference cookies | Emotio (WordPress) | Remember choices such as language or display preferences | Up to 1 year |
Statistics / Analytics
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously or pseudonymously. They are loaded through Google Tag Manager and are only set with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique users for analytics reporting | 2 years |
| _ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics 4 | Persists session state for analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes users over a short period | 24 hours |
| _gat / _gat_* | Google Analytics 4 | Used to throttle the request rate | 1 minute |
Marketing / Advertising
These cookies are set by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests, measure campaign performance and show you relevant ads on other websites. They are loaded through Google Tag Manager and are only set with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Measures ad conversions and campaign performance | 90 days |
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) Pixel | Measures and optimises Facebook and Instagram advertising | 90 days |
| fr | Meta (Facebook) | Delivers and measures advertising on Meta platforms | 90 days |
| li_sugr / lidc / bcookie | LinkedIn Insight Tag | Measures and optimises LinkedIn advertising and analytics | 30 days – 1 year |
| UserMatchHistory | Syncs the LinkedIn Insight Tag and manages ad delivery | 30 days |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties that act as independent controllers of the data they collect. We do not control these cookies, and we recommend you review each provider’s own privacy and cookie information:
- Google (Analytics and Ads) – see Google’s Privacy & Terms at policies.google.com
- Meta (Facebook Pixel) – see Meta’s Cookie and Privacy policies at facebook.com/policies
- LinkedIn (Insight Tag) – see LinkedIn’s Privacy Policy at linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
In addition to our cookie banner, most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete and block cookies. You can usually find these controls in the “Settings” or “Preferences” menu of your browser. Please note that if you block all cookies, including strictly necessary ones, parts of our website may not function correctly.
For general guidance on managing cookies, you may find the information at aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org helpful.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal or regulatory reasons. The latest version will always be published on this page with its effective date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Emotio Design Group Ltd
9 Park Place, Newdigate Road, Harefield, Middlesex, UB9 6EJ
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 020 8385 5050
