Cookies Policy
Last Updated: 9th March 2026
Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how Mark Day Digital uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.markdaydigital.co.uk.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve your browsing experience
- Show you relevant content and advertisements
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
✅
Ensure our website functions properly
Essential cookies that enable core website functionality
✅
Analyze website performance
Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it
✅
Remember your preferences
Store settings like language preferences or cookie consent choices
✅
Provide relevant content
Show you information relevant to your interests
✅
Improve user experience
Make navigation easier and more intuitive
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function. Without them, services you have requested cannot be provided.
Examples:
- Session management cookies
- Security cookies
- Cookie consent cookies
Do you need to consent? No - these are essential for the website to work.
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users receive error messages.
We use:
Google Analytics
- Helps us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Tracks page views, time on site, bounce rate, and traffic sources
- Data is anonymized and aggregated
Cookies set by Google Analytics:
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_ga- Distinguishes unique users (expires after 2 years) -
_gid- Distinguishes unique users (expires after 24 hours) -
_gat- Used to throttle request rate (expires after 1 minute)
Do you need to consent? Yes - you can opt out (see below).
Privacy Policy: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy
Opt-out: Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your user name or language preference) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
Examples:
- Language preference cookies
- User interface customization cookies
- Form auto-fill cookies
Do you need to consent? Yes - but disabling these may affect website functionality.
4. Advertising & Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They may also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
We use:
Facebook Pixel (if applicable)
- Tracks conversions from Facebook ads
- Helps us show relevant ads to people who have visited our website
- Enables remarketing to previous website visitors
Google Ads (if applicable)
- Tracks conversions from Google advertising
- Enables remarketing campaigns
- Measures ad performance
Do you need to consent? Yes - you can opt out (see below).
5. Social Media Cookies
We use social media plugins and widgets on our website (such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter/X share buttons). These platforms may set cookies when you interact with their content.
Social media platforms we use:
- Twitter/X
Do you need to consent? Yes - these cookies are set by third parties.
Privacy policies:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
- Instagram: https://help.instagram.com/privacy/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/en/privacy
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use:
Google Analytics
- Purpose: Website analytics and performance tracking
- Data collected: Page views, time on site, traffic sources, user behavior
- Privacy policy: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy
- Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Stripe (Payment Processing)
- Purpose: Secure payment processing for our services
- Data collected: Payment transaction data (handled securely by Stripe)
- Privacy policy: https://www.stripe.com/privacy
- Note: Stripe cookies are only set on payment pages
Social Media Platforms
- Purpose: Social sharing, social login, embedded content
- Data collected: Varies by platform - see their privacy policies
- Your control: Managed through your social media account settings
How Long Do Cookies Last?
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
Examples:
- Security and authentication cookies
- Shopping basket cookies
- Session management cookies
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
Examples:
- Google Analytics cookies (up to 2 years)
- Preference cookies (varies)
- Marketing cookies (varies, typically 30-90 days)
How to Control and Delete Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Here's how:
1. Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
2. Browser Settings
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings:
Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Instructions for all browsers: https://www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies
3. Opt-Out Tools
Google Analytics:
Install the opt-out browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Advertising Cookies:
Visit Your Online Choices: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/
Note: If you block or delete cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly, and your user experience may be affected.
What Happens If You Disable Cookies?
If you choose to disable cookies:
✅ You can still use our website - basic functionality will work
❌ Some features may not work properly:
- We won't remember your preferences
- Forms may not auto-fill
- Some interactive features may be limited
- We can't personalize your experience
❌ We can't improve our website as effectively:
- We won't know how visitors use our site
- We can't identify and fix problems
- We can't optimize user experience
Cookies We Do NOT Use
For transparency, we want to confirm that we do NOT currently use:
❌ Email marketing cookies (e.g., Mailchimp) - we don't use email marketing platforms with cookies
❌ Affiliate tracking cookies
❌ Third-party advertising networks (beyond Google/Facebook)
Mobile Apps
If you use any of our mobile apps, they may also use similar technologies to cookies for analytics and functionality. Please refer to the in-app privacy settings and our main Privacy Policy for more information.
Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
- The cookies we use
- Cookie regulations and laws
- Our business practices
When we make changes:
- We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Significant changes will be highlighted on our website
- You may be asked to review and accept updated cookie settings
The current version of this policy is always available at: www.markdaydigital.co.uk/cookies-policy
More Information About Cookies
To learn more about cookies and how they work, visit:
All About Cookies: https://www.allaboutcookies.org
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies
Your Online Choices: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: mark.day@eazi-apps.com
Phone: 07736 877017
Post: 7 Manor Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1NF, United Kingdom
Summary Table: Cookies We Use
Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration Consent Required?
Session cookies Necessary Essential website functionality Session No
Cookie consent Necessary Remember your cookie preferences 1 year No
_ga Analytics Google Analytics - distinguish users 2 years Yes
_gid Analytics Google Analytics - distinguish users 24 hours Yes
_gat Analytics Google Analytics - throttle requests 1 minute Yes
Facebook Pixel Marketing Track conversions, enable remarketing 90 days Yes
Social media cookies Functional Social sharing buttons Varies Yes
Stripe cookies Necessary Payment processing Session No (essential for payments)
Mark Day Digital
7 Manor Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1NF, United Kingdom
Last Updated: 9th March 2026
Your privacy matters to us. We are committed to being transparent about the cookies we use and giving you control over your data.