Last updated: May 2026. This policy explains every cookie and similar technology we use on this site, what it does, how long it lasts, and how to manage it. Compliant with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR.
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device (computer, tablet or phone) by a website. Cookies let a site remember things — like that you've already accepted a banner — and help us understand how the site is being used so we can improve it.
Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel beacons. We treat these under the same rules as cookies and disclose them below.
Cookies on this site fall into three categories under PECR / ICO guidance:
We do not use: advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, social-network embeds with cookies, fingerprinting, or any third-party tracker we don't directly control.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
__Host-next-csrf | Universal Procure (first-party) | Cross-site request forgery protection for form submissions. | Session |
cookieConsent | Universal Procure (first-party) | Remembers your cookie banner choice so we don't ask again on every page. | 12 months |
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics 4 (GA4) | Distinguishes anonymous visitors. IP anonymisation enabled. | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Used by GA4 to persist session state. IP anonymisation enabled. | 2 years |
plausible_ignore | Plausible Analytics | First-party, cookie-free in default mode. Used only if internal team excludes own visits. | Persistent (local storage) |
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
whatsappLabelSeen | Universal Procure (first-party) | Remembers that you've seen the WhatsApp helper-label hint so we don't show it again. | 30 days |
In a few places we link out (not embed) to third parties:
When you first visit, you'll see a cookie banner letting you accept all, reject non-essential, or manage preferences. You can change your choice at any time by:
cookieConsent cookie in your browser — the banner will reappearAll modern browsers let you delete cookies, block them globally, or block specific categories. Instructions:
Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect site functionality (e.g. form submissions). Blocking analytics or functionality cookies does not.
Some browsers send a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. There's no industry standard for how sites should respond. We don't rely on tracking cookies, so DNT's effect on this site is limited — but we respect the signal in our analytics layer.
This site is not directed at people under 18. We don't place cookies aimed at children. If a child has used this site, parents/guardians can clear cookies via the browser controls above.
We may update this Cookies Policy. The “Last updated” date reflects the latest revision. Material changes will be re-consented on next visit via the cookie banner.
Questions about cookies? Email hello@universalprocure.co.uk.