Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, understand how you use it, and improve your experience over time.
Some cookies are essential for the site to work. Others, which we use only with your consent, help us understand how people navigate the site so we can make it better.
Your cookie preferences
Cookies we use
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Included in each page request and used to calculate visitor, session and campaign data. | 2 years | Analytics (optional) |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics | Used to persist session state across pages. | 2 years | Analytics (optional) |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users. Used to throttle request rate. | 24 hours | Analytics (optional) |
| dmq_cookie_consent | davidmcqueen.co.uk | Stores your cookie preference so we do not ask again on subsequent visits. | 12 months | Functional (essential) |
Google Analytics and your data
We use Google Analytics to understand how people use this site: which pages are popular, how long people spend, and roughly where in the world visitors come from. This helps us improve the site and its content.
Google Analytics data is anonymised before it reaches us. We cannot identify you personally from it. Google may use this data in accordance with their own privacy policy, which you can read at policies.google.com/privacy.
If you decline analytics cookies, Google Analytics will not be loaded and no tracking will occur.
How to manage cookies in your browser
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies are stored and delete them individually.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block cookies from specific sites.
- Block all cookies from being set.
- Delete all cookies when you close the browser.
Be aware that blocking all cookies may affect how the site functions. Links to cookie management guidance for common browsers:
Changes to this policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects when it was last revised.
Contact
If you have questions about how we use cookies, contact us at: office@davidmcqueen.co.uk
You can also read our full Privacy Policy for more on how we handle your data.