1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit websites. They help websites function properly, store user preferences, and supply anonymous usage analytics.
This policy describes the cookies used on https://cambslist.co.uk under the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR). For full data protection details, review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
2. Cookies Used on Cambslist
A. Essential Cookies
Essential cookies allow basic site functions including page navigation and secure form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
wordpress_test_cookie |
cambslist.co.uk | Checks if browser accepts cookies. | Session |
wp-settings-, wp-settings-time- |
cambslist.co.uk | Stores admin and interface layout settings. | 1 year |
PHPSESSID |
cambslist.co.uk | Preserves user session state. | Session |
B. Performance, Caching, and Browser Storage
We use LiteSpeed Cache and Apache server-level caching to speed up page loading across our directory. Static assets (images, CSS, JavaScript, and web fonts) carry browser cache headers of up to 1 year (max-age=31536000), and dynamic pages carry revalidation headers of up to 10 minutes (max-age=600).
| Cookie / Token Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_lscache_vary |
cambslist.co.uk | Serves optimized cached pages based on device and user state. | 2 days |
C. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)
We use Google Analytics 4 to collect aggregated traffic data. This helps us see which categories visitors browse and identify broken links.
- Measurement ID:
G-CPVK4FG859 - Google Analytics collects anonymized IP addresses, browser types, visit timestamps, and pages viewed.
- This data does not identify you personally.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users across sessions. | 2 years |
_ga_CPVK4FG859 |
Google Analytics | Maintains session status for this property. | 2 years |
D. Search State Cookies
When you filter directory listings by location or category, search scripts (such as FacetWP) use transient session tokens to preserve your filters while browsing our local directory.
3. Third-Party Services
Pages on Cambslist may load resources from external providers:
- Google Fonts: Loads web fonts.
- Google Maps: Renders maps for business addresses.
These external services may set independent cookies under their own privacy policies.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control or block cookies through your browser settings.
Browser instructions:
Blocking all cookies may cause some directory features or search filters to function incorrectly.
5. Opting Out of Google Analytics
To prevent Google Analytics from collecting your browsing data, install the official opt-out extension:
Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
6. Contact
For questions regarding this Cookie Policy:
Cambslist Data Protection
Email: hello@cambslist.co.uk
Website: https://cambslist.co.uk/contact/
Home: https://cambslist.co.uk