This policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use on Risij.uk, and how you can control them.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device when you visit them. They let a site remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

2. Types of cookies we use

Essential cookies

These are necessary for the site's basic functionality. Without them, some parts of the site won't work correctly. They don't require your consent.

  • Session cookies to keep you signed in
  • Security cookies (CSRF protection)

Analytics cookies

These help us understand how visitors interact with the site, which pages they visit most, and where they come from. We use Google Analytics for this.

  • _ga, _ga_* — Google Analytics session identifier (duration: 2 years)
  • _gid — Distinguishes users (duration: 24 hours)

Advertising cookies

Used to display relevant ads and measure their effectiveness. These may be set by advertising networks such as Google AdSense.

  • Ad personalisation cookies
  • Conversion measurement cookies

3. Third-party cookies

Some services embedded in the site may set their own cookies:

4. Managing cookies

You can control or delete cookies from your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the site works.

5. More information

For more on how we use your data, see our Privacy Policy. If you have any questions, contact us at info@risij.uk.