Cookie Policy
Cookies
When you access the Acanthite Partners website, Squarespace (as our host for the site) puts small files (known as ‘cookies’) on your computer.
These cookies are used across the Acanthite Partners website.
We only set cookies when JavaScript is running in your browser and you’ve accepted them. If you choose not to run Javascript, the information on this page will not apply to you.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your user experience. Some cookies are essential for the website to function properly, while others are used for analytics and performance tracking.
Types of cookies we use
We only use Google Analytics cookies, which are considered non-essential and require your prior consent.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics to measure website traffic and usage patterns.
Cookie Name Purpose Duration Provider
_ga Used to distinguish users 2 years Google
_gid Used to distinguish users 24 hours Google
_gat Used to throttle request rate 1 minute Google
Note: We have configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses and do not use it for advertising or profiling.
Consent and control
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner requesting your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.
We do not use pre-ticked boxes or implied consent. Consent must be a clear, affirmative action.
Manage cookies
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Legal Basis
Under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, the legal basis for processing non-essential cookies is your consent. For essential cookies (if any), the legal basis is our legitimate interest in providing a functional website.
Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We encourage you to review this page periodically.