Cookie Policy — All Quick Solutions
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use on allquicksolutions.com, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. It works alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle your personal information more broadly.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described here, subject to any choices you make through your browser or our consent tool.
Short version: We use a small number of cookies to keep our website working properly, understand how it is used, and improve your experience. We do not use cookies to identify you personally or to display advertising. You can opt out of non-essential cookies at any time.
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make sites work correctly, remember your preferences, and give website operators basic information about how their site is being used.
Cookies are not programs. They cannot run code or carry viruses. They are simply small data files stored by your browser. Each cookie includes the name of the site that set it, a value or identifier, and an expiry date.
Duration types:
- Session cookies — exist only while your browser is open. Deleted automatically when you close it.
- Persistent cookies — remain on your device until their expiry date or until you delete them manually. They allow the site to remember your preferences on future visits.
Origin types:
- First-party cookies — set directly by allquicksolutions.com.
- Third-party cookies — set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics.
2. HOW WE USE COOKIES
We use cookies for three purposes only:
- To keep the website functioning correctly including forms and navigation
- To understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it
- To remember basic preferences that improve your return visit experience
We do not use cookies for:
- Targeted or behavioural advertising
- Building advertising profiles about you
- Tracking you across other websites
- Selling any data to third parties
4. SPECIFIC COOKIES IN USE
| Cookie Name | Type | Set By | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number. Used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for site analytics. | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Analytics | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 measurement. | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics | Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. Used to distinguish users. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics servers. Limits data collection on high-traffic sites. | 1 minute |
| wordpress_logged_in_[hash] | Essential | WordPress | Used by WordPress to maintain login session state. Only active when a site administrator is logged in. | Session |
| wordpress_sec_[hash] | Essential | WordPress | WordPress security cookie used to verify administrator identity. | Session |
| wp-settings-[user_id] | Functional | WordPress | Customises the WordPress interface — only relevant for site administrators. | 1 year |
| cookie_notice_accepted | Essential | allquicksolutions.com | Records whether you have accepted or dismissed the cookie consent notice, so it is not shown again on return visits. | 1 year |
5. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES AND SERVICES
5.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised data on how visitors use our site. Data collected — such as page visits and session duration — is aggregated and cannot be used to identify you personally. Google’s use of this data is governed by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, install the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
5.2 Payment Processors
When you pay for a consultation, you are directed to a secure third-party payment processor. That processor may set its own cookies as part of the secure payment process. Those cookies are governed by that provider’s own privacy and cookie policy, not ours.
5.3 WordPress Platform
Our site runs on WordPress, which sets certain technical cookies for site operation and administrator sessions. These are not visible to or relevant for regular visitors browsing the site.
We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or any technology designed to track your activity across other websites for commercial purposes.
6. MANAGING YOUR COOKIE PREFERENCES
6.1 Consent Tool
When you first visit our site, a cookie consent notice allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. To change your preferences at any time, clear your browser cookies and revisit the site. The consent notice will appear again and you can make a fresh choice.
6.2 Browser Settings
All major browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View which cookies are stored on your device
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies from a specific site
- Block cookies from specific sites or all sites
- Receive a notification each time a new cookie is set
Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of our website from working correctly, including contact and consultation request forms.
6.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out
To prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits across all websites, install the official opt-out add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This works across all major browsers.
7. BROWSER-SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
Google Chrome:
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox:
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari (Mac/iOS)
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge:
Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
Opera
Settings → Advanced → Privacy and Security → Site Settings → Cookies
All Browsers
Visit allaboutcookies.org for browser-specific guidance and further information
8. LEGAL BASIS FOR USING COOKIES
Essential cookies: used on the basis of legitimate interests and technical necessity. These do not require your consent as they are required for the site to function. Analytics and functional cookies: used on the basis of your consent, provided when you accept cookies through our consent notice on your first visit. You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or clearing your cookies. Third-party cookies: used on the basis of your consent and subject to each third party's own terms and privacy policies.
8.1 UK and EU Visitors — UK GDPR and PECR
Non-essential cookies require your prior consent under the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of any processing carried out before withdrawal.
8.2 California Residents — CCPA
We do not sell personal information collected through cookies. Analytics data is anonymised and not used for any data sale purpose.
9. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this policy as our cookie usage changes or as applicable laws evolve. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the site after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. CONTACT US
For any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy:
Email: support@allquicksolutions.com
Website: allquicksolutions.com
Further reading on cookies: allaboutcookies.org