Cookies notice
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help pages remember preferences, keep security features working, or — with your consent — understand how visitors move through the site.
How we use cookies
We use essential cookies required for basic site operation and optional analytics cookies that run only if you accept them via our cookie banner. Rejecting optional cookies does not block access to advice information, fee guidance, or the contact form.
Types of cookies
- Essential — remember your cookie preference and support core navigation.
- Analytics — help us see which pages are read most often, in aggregate, without building a marketing profile for sale.
Cookies table
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| anchorhouse_cookie_consent | Stores whether you accepted or rejected optional cookies | 1 year (localStorage) | Anchor House Financial Planning |
| _ga | Distinguishes visitors for aggregate analytics (only if accepted) | Up to 14 months | Google Analytics (if enabled) |
| _gid | Distinguishes visitors for short-term analytics (only if accepted) | 24 hours | Google Analytics (if enabled) |
Managing or disabling cookies
On your first visit you can Accept or Reject optional cookies. To change a stored choice, clear site data for securelink.digital in your browser settings, then reload the page to see the banner again. You can also block cookies entirely in browser settings; essential functions such as reading pages will still work, though preference memory may reset.
Third-party cookies
If analytics are enabled after consent, Google may set cookies as listed above. Embedded fonts loaded from Google Fonts are requested as network resources; they do not set advertising cookies through our pages. See our privacy notice for how personal data is handled.
Impact of disabling cookies
Rejecting or blocking analytics cookies means we will not collect optional usage statistics. The site remains fully usable for browsing advice areas and sending enquiries. Clearing the consent key only resets the banner; it does not remove advice content.