Cookie Policy
Last updated: 3 June 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Penslide (penslide.com) uses them, and how you can manage your preferences. We are based in the United Kingdom and comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and UK GDPR.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide information to site owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use a limited number of cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They do not require your consent under PECR.
- cookie_consent (localStorage): Remembers your cookie preference choice. This is stored in your browser's local storage, not as a traditional cookie. It persists until you clear your browser data.
- penslide_admin (session cookie): Used only for administrators who sign in to the admin panel. This cookie is not set for regular visitors.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website. They collect information in an aggregated form. These cookies are only loaded if you accept cookies through the consent banner.
- Google Analytics (_ga, _ga_*): These cookies are set by Google Analytics to track page views, session duration, and traffic sources. Data is sent to Google for processing. You can learn more in Google's cookie policy.
- Ahrefs Analytics: Used for website traffic analysis. Processed under the Ahrefs privacy policy.
2.3 Security Cookies
- Google reCAPTCHA: When you use the contact form, Google reCAPTCHA may set cookies to verify that you are a real person. This is processed under Google's privacy policy.
3. Third Party Cookies
We do not set advertising or tracking cookies. The only third party cookies on this site come from Google Analytics, Ahrefs Analytics, and Google reCAPTCHA as described above.
4. Managing Your Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Cookie consent banner: When you first visit the site, a banner appears at the bottom of the page. Click "Accept" to allow analytics cookies, or "Decline" to reject them.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some websites.
- Google Analytics opt-out: You can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
You can change your choice at any time by using the button below. It clears your saved preference and shows the consent banner again.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
6. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please reach out through the contact form.