What’s a cookie?
A “cookie” is a small file stored on your device when you visit a website, if you agree to this. It records how you navigate the site so that, when you return, it can present tailored options based on your previous activity. Cookies may also be used to analyse traffic and support advertising and marketing.
Cookies are used by nearly all websites and do not harm your system.
We are required to obtain your consent for all non-essential cookies used on our website. You can block cookies (including essential cookies) at any time via your browser settings. However, if you block essential cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly.
How do we use cookies?
We use cookies to track how you use our website. This helps us understand user behaviour, identify patterns, and improve our website, products, and services accordingly.
Types of cookies we use
- Session cookies: These are temporary and deleted when you close your browser. They allow you to navigate the site without logging in repeatedly and do not collect personal data.
- Persistent cookies: These remain on your device after you close your browser and are used when you revisit the site. We use these for services such as Google Analytics.
Cookie categories
- Strictly necessary cookies: Required for core functionality, such as accessing secure areas or completing transactions. These do not collect marketing data.
- Performance cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site by collecting anonymous usage data.
- Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences and enhance features, such as personalised content or saved settings.
- Targeting cookies: Track your browsing behaviour to deliver relevant advertising.
- First and third-party cookies: First-party cookies are set by our website. Third-party cookies are set by external providers (e.g. Google, LinkedIn) for analytics or advertising purposes.
Cookies we use
| Type |
Cookie Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Duration |
| Strictly Necessary |
cookie_consent |
responsiblecasting.com |
Stores your cookie preferences |
1 year |
| Strictly Necessary |
PHPSESSID |
responsiblecasting.com |
Maintains user session |
Session |
| Analytics |
_ga |
Google |
Tracks visitor usage to improve site performance |
2 years |
| Analytics |
_gid |
Google |
Tracks visitor usage to improve site performance |
24 hours |
| Functional |
wp-settings |
responsiblecasting.com |
Stores user preferences |
1 year |
| Functional |
_cfuvid |
responsiblecasting.com |
Distinguishes individual users |
Session |
| Marketing |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads |
Measures ad conversions |
3 months |
| Marketing |
li_sugr |
LinkedIn |
Tracks users for advertising |
3 months |
Managing your cookies
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie icon on our website and adjusting your settings. Please refresh the page for changes to take effect.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.
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Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
hello@responsiblecasting.co.uk
