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Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026 (updated to reflect Google Analytics)
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or to work more efficiently, and to provide information to the website owner.
This policy explains what cookies the Node9 Consulting website uses, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
What cookies do we use?
Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your cookie preferences.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent | Stores your cookie preference so the banner does not appear on every visit | Until you clear your browser storage |
Note: this value is stored in your browser's local storage, not as a traditional cookie, but it serves the same purpose and is covered by the same rules.
Analytics cookies
If you accept all cookies, we use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors use this site — for example, which pages are visited most often and how visitors arrive. This helps us improve the site over time. Google Analytics is only loaded after you have accepted cookies.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated identifier | 2 years |
| _ga_G-HXCKFBNTDX | Persists session state for this specific Google Analytics property | 2 years |
Data collected by Google Analytics is processed by Google. For full details see Google's Privacy Policy. You can also opt out of Google Analytics across all websites using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Third-party cookies
This site loads fonts from Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com). Google may collect data when your browser requests these font files. This is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
How to manage your cookies
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's local storage and reloading the page — the cookie banner will reappear.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. The links below explain how to do this in the most common browsers:
Please be aware that restricting cookies may affect the functionality of this and many other websites.
Changes to this policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top.
Contact
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please get in touch at info@node9.co.uk or use the contact form.