Last Updated: 24 February 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. It outlines what cookies are, the types we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
By continuing to browse our website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, improve performance, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use the site. [stisi.co.uk]
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They include security features, login functionality, and cookie‑preference cookies. Without these cookies, some parts of the site may not work. [stisi.co.uk]
Used to understand how visitors use the site — for example, counting visitors, tracking pages viewed, and measuring performance. This helps us improve the site over time. [stisi.co.uk]
These cookies improve your experience by remembering your preferences and enabling enhanced features such as chat support.
Used to measure the effectiveness of advertising and deliver more relevant ads to users.
Some cookies are set by third‑party services such as Google Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA, and Continually chat. These parties may collect anonymised data or use cookies for security and analytics. [stisi.co.uk]
The table below lists all cookies detected on stisi.co.uk, including their purpose, duration, and type.
| Cookie Name | Domain | Purpose / Description | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ga* | *.stisi.co.uk | Used by Google Analytics to store and count page views. | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Analytics |
| _ga | stisi.co.uk | Calculates visitor, session, and campaign data; assigns a unique ID for analytics. | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Analytics |
| _gcl_au | stisi.co.uk | Used by Google Tag Manager to measure advertising effectiveness. | 3 months | Advertising |
| continually_user_id | stisi.co.uk | Required for functionality of the Continually chat box. | 1 year | Functional |
| _gid | stisi.co.uk | Stores analytics data on how visitors use the site. | 1 day | Analytics |
| gat_gtag_UA* | stisi.co.uk | Stores a unique user ID for Google Analytics. | 1 minute | Analytics |
| ga* | stisi.co.uk | Stores and counts page views (duplicate analytics cookie). | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Analytics |
| _gcl_ls | stisi.co.uk | Google marketing and tracking cookie. | Never | Other |
| elementor | stisi.co.uk | Enables the Elementor builder to update content in real time. | Never | Necessary |
| rc::a | google.com | Used by Google reCAPTCHA to distinguish humans from bots. | Never | Necessary |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | stisi.co.uk | Ensures correct emoji rendering across browsers. | Session | Necessary |
| rc::c | google.com | Used by reCAPTCHA to identify bots and protect the site. | Session | Necessary |
| continually_session | app.continual.ly | Maintains session state for Continually chat. | 2 hours | Functional |
You can refuse or delete cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, if you block essential cookies, parts of the website may not function correctly.
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We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in technology, law, or how we operate our website. Any updates will appear on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
