1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work efficiently, remember preferences, and provide information to website owners.
2. Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are required for RatedStylist to function correctly and cannot be disabled. They handle core functionality including session management, authentication, and security protections such as CSRF prevention.
3. Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with RatedStylist. We use tools like Google Analytics to collect anonymised information on page views, session duration, and user journeys.
4. Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies allow us to show you relevant advertisements on other websites and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns. These cookies are opt-in only.
5. Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
- Reopen our consent banner at any time to change your analytics or marketing cookie choices.
- Use your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
- Use third-party opt-out tools such as Google Analytics Opt-out.
6. Cookie Reference
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _rs_session | Maintains your logged-in session | Session | Essential |
| _rs_csrf | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics visitor tracking | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_MEASUREMENT_ID | Google Analytics session state | 2 years | Analytics |
| _fbp | Meta Pixel conversion tracking | 3 months | Marketing |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads conversion tracking | 3 months | Marketing |
7. Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us at cookies@ratedstylist.co.uk.