Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 30/12/2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Arca Compliance ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our kitchen diary platform ("the Service").
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They enable basic functionality, improve your experience, and help us understand how the Service is being used.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential cookies: Required to operate the Service (e.g., login sessions, CSRF protection).
- Analytics cookies: We use Google Analytics to measure traffic and usage trends. These cookies help us understand how users interact with the platform and improve our service.
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings, such as display preferences and language choices.
| Cookie | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| fsl_cookie_consent | Used to store the user's cookie consent preferences. | 1 year |
| fsl_session | Used to identify the user's browsing session. | 2 hours |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Used to secure both the user and our website against cross-site request forgery attacks. | 2 hours |
| Cookie | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Main cookie used by Google Analytics, enables a service to distinguish one visitor from another. | 2 years |
| _ga_65HT978YP2 | Used by Google Analytics to persist session state. | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to identify the user. | 1 day |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle the request rate. | 1 minute |
| _clck,_clsk | This cookie is set by Microsoft Clarity to track user behavior on the website. | 1 year |
3. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymised data such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on each page
- Device and browser type
- Geographical region (approximate)
This information is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy and is used by us to improve user experience. IP anonymisation is enabled.
4. Consent Management
We manage cookie preferences in compliance with UK GDPR and PECR. When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie banner where you can accept or reject non-essential cookies, including Google Analytics.
You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the manage cookies link below.
5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
In addition to our cookie settings, most browsers allow you to delete or block cookies through their settings. However, disabling essential cookies may impact the functionality of the Service.
6. Data Collected Through Cookies
- Session identifiers and authentication tokens
- Device, browser, and OS type
- Usage behaviour such as page visits and actions
- Consent status (via CMP)
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
8. Contact
For questions about our cookie practices, please contact:
privacy@arcacompliance.co.uk