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Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, remember your preferences, and understand how you use the site.

2. How We Use Cookies

This website uses a minimal number of cookies. We categorise them as follows:

3. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

CookiePurposeDuration
cookie_consentRemembers your cookie preference12 months

4. Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors interact with the website. They are only placed with your consent.

CookieProviderPurposeDuration
_ga, _ga_*Google AnalyticsDistinguish users, track page views2 years

Note: If you do not consent, no analytics cookies are placed and no tracking occurs.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We use Google Fonts, which may set cookies or make requests to Google's servers. These are used solely for loading typefaces and do not track you for advertising purposes.

6. Managing Cookies

When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept all cookies — all categories are enabled
  • Reject non-essential cookies — only strictly necessary cookies are used
  • Change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

7. More Information

For more details about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

Questions? Contact us at hello@highgatesociety.com.