Last updated: 1 November 2025
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Burridge Fight Design (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses them on our website, and how you can manage your preferences.
We comply with the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work properly, improve functionality, and provide analytical insights.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies – removed when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – remain until deleted or expired
- First-party cookies – set by our site
- Third-party cookies – set by external services (e.g., Google, YouTube)
2. Cookies We Use
Our website uses three types of cookies: Essential, Analytics, and Third-Party Media.
a) Essential Cookies (Necessary for the Website)
These cookies enable core functions such as the contact form and basic security.
They cannot be disabled, as the site will not function correctly without them.
Examples include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _cf_bm | Security and traffic protection | Hosting provider/CDN | Session |
| contact-form-related cookies | Allows form submission and spam protection | Website / Contact Form Plugin | Session |
b) Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics – Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. They collect anonymous information such as page views, device type, and session duration.
These cookies are only used if you consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to distinguish users | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| ga* | Used to maintain session state | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Used to distinguish users | Google Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttle analytics requests | Google Analytics | 1 minute |
No personal information (such as name or email) is stored in these cookies.
c) Third-Party Media Cookies (YouTube)
When a YouTube video is embedded on our website, YouTube may set cookies to:
- Deliver video functionality
- Remember your preferences
- Measure interaction (views, full screen, etc.)
These cookies only load after you interact with an embedded video or if you provide consent depending on your cookie banner behaviour.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | Measures YouTube bandwidth and performance | YouTube | 6 months |
| YSC | Stores a unique session ID for video usage | YouTube | Session |
| PREF | Stores user preferences (e.g., autoplay) | YouTube | 8 months |
3. Managing Cookies
When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject analytics and marketing cookies
- Change your preferences
You can also manage cookies at any time through your browser settings by:
- Deleting cookies
- Blocking third-party cookies
- Blocking all cookies
- Allowing only essential cookies
If you disable essential cookies, parts of the website may not function properly.
4. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
The date at the top shows when it was last updated.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, you can contact:
Burridge Fight Design
Email: burridge81@gmail.com