Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2026 · The Social Cloud, Scotland
This website uses essential cookies only — we do not use advertising or tracking cookies. This policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use, and how you can control them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website operator. Cookies do not give us access to your device or any information about you beyond what you choose to share.
2. How We Use Cookies
This website uses only essential cookies — these are strictly necessary for the website to function correctly. We do not use advertising cookies, social media tracking cookies, or any cookies that track your behaviour across other websites.
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| netlify-forms | Used by Netlify to process contact form submissions securely and prevent spam | Session | Essential |
| _ga / _gid | If analytics are enabled: anonymised visitor statistics to help us understand how the site is used. No personally identifiable information is collected. | Up to 2 years | Analytics (anonymised) |
We do not use cookies for advertising, remarketing, or tracking you across other websites.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website is hosted on Netlify, which may set cookies necessary for the delivery and security of the website. These are technical cookies only. For more information, see Netlify's Privacy Policy.
5. How to Control Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of this website, including the contact form. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Set preferences for certain types of cookies
For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit aboutcookies.org.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at hello@thesocialcloud.co.uk.