Cookie Policy
This page explains what cookies are, which ones our website uses, and how you can adjust your preferences at any time. We aim to keep this straightforward.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places in your browser when you visit. They help the site remember information about your visit — for example, whether you've seen a notice or what language preference you've set.
Cookies do not run programmes on your device or carry viruses. They simply store small pieces of data that the website can read on a future visit.
Some cookies are placed directly by the website you're visiting ("first-party cookies"), and some are placed by third-party services that the website uses ("third-party cookies").
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Always active — cannot be disabled
These cookies are necessary for our website to function correctly. Without them, core features such as page navigation and form submission would not work.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains session state during your visit | Session |
Analytics Cookies
Optional — helps us improve the site
These cookies help us understand how visitors move through our website. The data is anonymised and used only to improve page structure and content.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — session state | 2 years |
Marketing Cookies
Optional — for relevant advertising
These cookies support advertising on partner platforms. They help ensure that any Quarterspan-related advertising you see is relevant to your interests, rather than randomly shown.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel — page visit tracking | 90 days |
| _uetsid | Bing Ads — session tracking | 1 day |
Preference Cookies
Optional — remembers your settings
These cookies remember choices you make on our website, such as language settings or display preferences, so you don't need to set them again on future visits.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use. These services have their own privacy and cookie policies:
Google Analytics
Provides anonymised website usage statistics. Governed by Google's privacy policy.
Meta (Facebook) Pixel
Measures the effectiveness of advertising on Meta platforms. Used with your consent only.
Microsoft Bing Ads
Supports advertising on Microsoft's search network. Used with your consent only.
Cookie Duration
Cookies fall into two categories by lifespan:
Session Cookies
These exist only while your browser is open. They are deleted automatically when you close your browser or tab. Used for site navigation and short-term state.
Persistent Cookies
These remain in your browser for a set period — from a single day to two years — depending on their purpose. They are removed when they expire or when you clear your browser's cookies.
Your Cookie Preferences
Use the toggles in Section 2 above to adjust which cookie categories you accept, then save your choices below. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to work.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Below are instructions for the most common browsers. Note that blocking all cookies may affect how parts of our site work.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and select the three-dot menu (top right).
- Choose Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Select your preferred cookie handling option.
- To delete existing cookies, scroll down and select See all site data and permissions, then remove as needed.
Mozilla Firefox
- Open Firefox and select the menu (three lines, top right).
- Choose Settings → Privacy & Security.
- Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, select your preferred level.
- To clear cookies, scroll to Cookies and Site Data and select Clear Data.
Apple Safari
- Open Safari and go to Safari menu → Preferences.
- Select the Privacy tab.
- Adjust the "Cookies and website data" setting as preferred.
- To remove existing cookies, select Manage Website Data → Remove All.
On iPhone/iPad: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security.
Microsoft Edge
- Open Edge and select the three-dot menu (top right).
- Choose Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.
- Toggle "Allow sites to save and read cookie data" as preferred.
- Select See all cookies and site data to remove individual cookies.
Mobile browsers: Settings are usually found under the browser's main menu → Privacy or Settings → Privacy. The exact path varies by browser version and operating system.
Your Rights
You have the right to withdraw consent for optional cookies at any time. You can do this by using the preference controls in Section 5 above, or by clearing your browser's cookies.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing that occurred while consent was in place.
Please note that disabling analytics or marketing cookies will not make our website unavailable — essential functionality will continue to work as normal.
For further questions about cookies or data privacy, please reach out to [email protected] or review our Privacy Policy.