1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Steedman Planning Limited (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.steedmanplanning.com (the “Website”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
By continuing to use our Website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you adjust your browser settings or withdraw consent via our cookie banner.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the site recognise your device, store preferences, and improve your browsing experience.
Cookies can 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 us.
- Third-party cookies – set by other organisations (e.g. Google).
3. How we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies – required for the Website to function (e.g. security, navigation).
- Performance and analytics cookies – to understand how visitors use the Website and improve functionality.
- Preference cookies – to remember choices you make (such as language or region).
We do not use cookies for advertising or remarketing.
4. Cookies we use
The cookies used on our Website may include:
(a) Webflow
- Webflow sets essential cookies that allow the site to load properly and function securely.
(b) Google Tag Manager (GTM)
- GTM is used to deploy and manage analytics and tracking scripts without editing the Website code directly. GTM itself does not set cookies but may load other tools (such as GA4).
(c) Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
- GA4 helps us understand how visitors use our Website (e.g. pages visited, time spent on site, device type).
- Data collected is anonymised and aggregated wherever possible.
- IP anonymisation is enabled.
Common GA4-related cookies include:
- _ga – distinguishes users (expires after 2 years).
- ga – used to maintain session state (expires after 2 years).
5. Managing cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies.
- Cookie banner: you may accept or reject non-essential cookies when first visiting our Website.
- Opt-out tools: you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or technology. The latest version will always be available on our Website.
