Effective date: 20/03/2026
Last updated: 22/03/2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Making Digital (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on http://www.makingdigital.co.uk
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s device when the user visits a website. Cookies help websites work correctly and can collect information about website usage.
2. Why does this website use cookies?
This website uses cookies to:
-Enable essential website functionality
-Maintain user sessions
-Analyse traffic and performance
-Deliver advertising and personalised content
Cookies may collect identifiers such as IP address, device identifiers, browser type, and referral source.
3. Cookie Categories
This website uses the following cookie categories:
Necessary cookies (strictly necessary cookies) required for website functionality and security.
Analytics cookies to measure user behaviour and website performance (for example, Google Analytics).
4. Cookie List
Our website cookies include:
Google Analytics (An Analytics Cookie which expires after 1 year and 4 months)
The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site’s analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors.
WordPress Emoji Cookie – wpEmojiSettingsSupports (A Necessary Cookie which expires after every session)
WordPress sets this cookie when a user interacts with emojis on a WordPress site. It helps determine if the user’s browser can display emojis properly.
5. Cookie duration (session cookies vs persistent cookies)
Cookie duration explains how long a cookie remains active.
Session cookies expire when the user closes the browser.
Persistent cookies remain active for a defined period.
6. Third-party cookies and tracking technologies
Third-party providers such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, payment processors, and embedded video platforms may place cookies on your website. These providers process data under their own privacy policies.
7. How users can manage cookies
Users should be able to:
-Accept or reject cookie categories
-Modify preferences
-Withdraw consent
8. Updates to this cookie policy
Making Digital may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, cookies used, or legal requirements.