Cookies Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.

Last updated: 15 April 2026

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to store information about your preferences and activity. They help websites remember your settings and improve your browsing experience.

Most websites use cookies. They're an essential part of how modern websites function, though some uses require your explicit consent under privacy regulations.

How We Use Cookies

Volto Streak uses cookies to enhance your experience on our website and understand how visitors use our site. We are transparent about cookie usage and give you control over non-essential cookies.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features and cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookie_consent Stores your cookie preferences 1 year
session_id Maintains your session state Session

Legal basis: These cookies are necessary for legitimate interests (providing the website functionality you expect).

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Distinguishes unique visitors 2 years
_gid Distinguishes unique visitors 24 hours
_gat Throttles request rate 1 minute

Legal basis: Your explicit consent, requested via our cookie banner.

We use analytics to improve our content and understand which regions interest visitors most. This helps us prioritise guide updates and research efforts.

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalised experience.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
menu_state Remembers mobile menu preferences 30 days

Legal basis: Legitimate interests (improving your user experience).

Cookies We Don't Use

For transparency, we want to be clear about cookies we do not use:

  • Advertising cookies: We don't display advertisements or use advertising networks
  • Social media cookies: We don't embed social media features that track you
  • Cross-site tracking: We don't track your activity across other websites
  • Marketing cookies: We don't use cookies for targeted marketing campaigns

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use:

Analytics Provider

We use a privacy-focused analytics service that places cookies to help us understand website usage. These cookies collect anonymous data only and cannot identify you personally.

The analytics provider operates under strict data protection agreements and processes data in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

Payment Processor

When you purchase guides, our payment processor may set cookies to facilitate secure transactions. These cookies are only active during the payment process and are governed by the processor's privacy policy.

How to Control Cookies

Cookie Preferences on Our Website

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Decline non-essential cookies
  • Access detailed cookie settings to choose specific categories

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer or by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site.

Browser Controls

All modern browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete cookies after each browsing session
  • Make exceptions for specific websites

Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data

Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of our website from functioning correctly.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers support "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. We respect DNT preferences and will not place analytics cookies if your browser sends a DNT signal.

Mobile Devices

Mobile browsers also allow cookie management:

iOS Safari: Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies

Android Chrome: Settings → Site settings → Cookies

Impact of Blocking Cookies

If You Block Essential Cookies

  • The website may not function correctly
  • Your cookie preferences won't be remembered
  • Session functionality may be impaired

If You Block Analytics Cookies

  • The website will function normally
  • We won't collect anonymous usage data
  • This doesn't affect your browsing experience

Cookie Lifespan

We use both session cookies and persistent cookies:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period (shown in the tables above)

You can delete all cookies manually through your browser settings at any time.

Updates to Cookie Usage

We may update our cookie usage occasionally to improve our service or comply with regulatory changes. When we make significant changes, we'll update this policy and may notify you via the cookie banner.

The "Last updated" date at the top of this page shows when changes were made.

More Information About Cookies

To learn more about cookies and how they're used across the internet, visit:

Questions About Our Cookie Use

If you have questions about how we use cookies or would like more information, contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Post: Volto Streak, 42 Cartwright Gardens, London WC1H 9EL, United Kingdom

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