Cookie Policy
This policy explains the cookies and similar technologies we use, their purpose, and how you can control them. It is generated from the same configuration the site uses, so it stays accurate.
Template — requires review. This content is a starting template and must be reviewed and approved by a qualified UK legal adviser, with all company placeholders completed, before the site goes live.
1. What cookies and similar technologies are
Cookies are small files stored on your device. "Similar technologies" include browser storage such as localStorage. We use them to run the site, remember your preferences and — only with your consent — measure usage.
2. Categories we use
- Strictly necessary (always active) — Needed for the site to function, remember your privacy choices and keep it secure. Always active.
- Functional — Remembers preferences such as your theme, and enables optional features like the on-request booking calendar.
- Analytics — Helps us understand, in aggregate, how the site is used so we can improve it. Off unless you allow it.
- Marketing — Would support advertising measurement. Not currently used — no marketing scripts load without your consent.
3. Cookies and storage in use
| Name | Category | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ldk-consent | necessary | LDK Consulting | first-party | Stores your cookie preferences, consent version and timestamp. | Up to 12 months (localStorage) | Legitimate interests / legal obligation to record consent |
| theme | functional | LDK Consulting | first-party | Remembers your light / dark / system theme choice. | Persistent until cleared (localStorage) | Consent (functional) |
| ldk-billing | functional | LDK Consulting | first-party | Remembers whether you were viewing monthly or annual pricing as you navigate. | Session (localStorage) | Consent (functional) |
| Cal.com booking widget | functional | Cal.com, Inc. | third-party | Loaded only when you choose to open the booking calendar. Enables scheduling and sets its own cookies/storage. | Set by Cal.com — see their policy | Consent (functional) + explicit click-to-load |
| Plausible analytics | analytics | Plausible Analytics | third-party | Optional, cookieless, privacy-friendly aggregate analytics. Only loads if configured AND analytics consent is given. | No cookies set (cookieless) | Consent (analytics) |
4. Changing your preferences
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time. Non-essential storage does not load until you allow it.
5. Deleting cookies in your browser
You can also delete or block cookies through your browser settings. The exact steps vary by browser (see the "Privacy" or "Cookies" settings in Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Edge). Blocking strictly necessary storage may affect how the site works.
6. Third-party services
Our booking calendar (Cal.com) is a third-party embed that only loads when you explicitly choose to open it. Optional analytics (Plausible) is cookieless and loads only with your analytics consent. We do not use advertising or marketing cookies.