On-Demand Admin Solutions Cookie Policy
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Thank you for checking out our cookie policy. We are committed to ensuring that our website and its use of cookies comply with UK laws on privacy and data protection. This policy sets out the types of cookies we use, the exact cookies used on our website, whether we are using any third-party cookies, how you can control our use of cookies, what their expiry dates are and how you can get in contact with us for more information.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small files of information, usually containing letters and numbers, that websites store on your browser, or the hard drive of your computer. Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent, as they are essential for the operation of our website and are permitted under PECR. These cookies are used on the basis that they are strictly necessary for the provision of the website or a service you have requested (Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR – legitimate interests, or Article 6(1)(b) where applicable).
All other cookies will only be placed on your device with your consent.
Our website needs to use these cookies so we can understand what works well with our website, and what we can do to improve. These cookies also allow us to distinguish you from other website visitors, helping us to provide you with a seamless experience on our site.
What type of cookies do you use?
We use the following cookie types:
Essential Cookies – These can also be known as Strictly Necessary Cookies, and they’re very important for us to make sure our website runs as it should. As a result, these cookies are always automatically enabled, to make sure our website works sufficiently. Some examples of uses of essential cookies include the distribution of website traffic across multiple servers – without the website speed being affected, enabling the use of a shopping basket and facilitating the check out process. These cookies are always active and cannot be disabled via our cookie management tool, as the website cannot function properly without them.
Analytical Cookies – These can also be known as Performance Cookies, and they gather information about how website visitors use a website. These cookies help us to keep count of the number of visitors on our website, and also helps us to understand how these visitors use our website. This enables us to understand what works well on our website, and what doesn’t work so well, so we can continuously improve the site for visitors. These cookies are only activated where you provide consent via our cookie banner.
Functionality Cookies – These enable enhanced functionality such as embedded content (e.g. videos or social media).
What exact cookies do you use on your website?
We’ve provided a detailed breakdown below of all the cookies we use on our website, and why we use them.
Use of WordPress
Our website is built using WordPress, which uses cookies for core functionality, security, and user experience. These cookies are strictly necessary.
What exact cookies do you use on your website?
We have carried out a review of the cookies used on our WordPress website. These include:
Strictly Necessary Cookies (no consent required):
- wpEmojiSettingsSupports – Detects emoji support (session)
- cookieyes-consent – Stores consent preferences (6 months)
- wordpress_test_cookie – Checks if cookies are enabled (session)
- wordpress_sec_* – Security authentication (session)
- wordpress_logged_in_* – Logged-in user identification (session)
- wp-settings-* – User preferences (1 year)
- wp-settings-time-* – Timestamp for settings (1 year)
Analytical Cookies (consent required):
- _ga – Distinguishes users (2 years)
- _gid – Distinguishes users (24 hours)
- _gat / ga* – Request rate limiting (1 minute)
Functionality / Embedded Content Cookies (consent required): These may be set when interacting with embedded content such as videos or social media. Cookie names and durations may vary depending on the provider.
This list may be updated from time to time as our website evolves and new technologies are introduced.
Do you use any Third-Party Cookies?
Yes — we use trusted third-party providers such as Google Analytics and embedded content providers. These may set cookies when you interact with our website.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This includes pages visited, time spent, and general location (anonymised). These cookies are only set with your consent.
Embedded Content
Some pages may include embedded content (e.g. videos or social media). These third parties may set cookies and track your interaction. These cookies are only enabled with your consent.
Third party cookies are not set by us, but are set by other domains than the website you visit. These cookies are placed on website visitors’ devices by third-party outlets. Common examples of these third-parties can include social media platforms, analytical providers, and advertising networks.
We do not share any information collected from our cookies with any third parties.
How can I control these cookies?
You are able to control your use of cookies on our website. You can do the following:
- Reject all non-essential cookies
- Select certain cookies you wish to use, and reject other cookies and;
To decide which essential, analytical, functionality and targeting cookies our website sets, follow the below steps:
Customise – click on the type of cookies and which you wish to turn on/off then click save my preferences.
Our cookie banner provides equal prominence to “Accept All” and “Reject All” options. Non-essential cookies are not pre-ticked and will not be placed on your device unless you actively opt in.
Please note:
- Rejecting non-essential cookies will not affect the core functionality of our website.
- Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled via our cookie tool.
You may also adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. However, blocking essential cookies via your browser may impact website functionality.
What is the Expiry Period for your cookies?
Each cookie’s duration is set out above. Some cookies are session cookies (which expire when you close your browser), and others are persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a defined period).
How do I ask you for more information?
If you’d like to learn more about our use of cookies, or if you have any questions, please get in touch with us on the following details:
admin@od-as.co.uk
We will ensure we get back to you within five working days.