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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 6 August 2025

This policy explains what cookies are, which ones the Longhand website uses, and how you can control them. For privacy-related questions, write to [email protected].

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your browser and remember certain information about your visit — for example, whether you have accepted the cookie notice, or which language you prefer. Cookies do not contain personal information on their own, but they can be linked to personal data held elsewhere.

What Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function. They manage session state, security tokens, and remember your cookie preference. These cannot be switched off.

  • Session management
  • Cookie consent preference (localStorage)
  • Security tokens

Duration: Session or up to 12 months

Always on

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use the site — which pages are visited, how long people spend, and where they come from. Used only in aggregate form to improve the website.

  • Page view counts
  • Navigation paths
  • Session duration

Duration: Up to 26 months — Provider: Google Analytics

Marketing Cookies

Used to deliver content relevant to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of any advertising. Currently not active on the Longhand site, but included here for completeness.

  • Ad personalisation signals
  • Campaign attribution

Duration: Up to 12 months

Preference Cookies

Remember choices you have made to personalise your experience — for example, language or display settings. Not currently used on the Longhand site, but included here for completeness.

  • Language or region preference
  • Display settings

Duration: Up to 12 months

Manage Your Preferences

Preferences saved.

Third-Party Cookies

Where analytics or other optional cookies are enabled, third-party providers may also set cookies via their scripts. These currently include Google Analytics. Third-party providers have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them before enabling optional cookies.

Cookie Duration

Cookies fall into two categories by duration:

The specific durations for each category are listed above.

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for the main browsers are below.

Google Chrome

1. Open Chrome and select the three-dot menu (⋮) at the top right.

2. Choose Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.

3. Choose your preferred setting or select See all cookies and site data to delete specific cookies.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open Firefox and select the menu icon (≡) at the top right.

2. Choose Settings → Privacy & Security.

3. Under Cookies and Site Data, select Manage Data to view or delete cookies.

Apple Safari

1. Open Safari and select Safari → Preferences from the menu bar.

2. Choose the Privacy tab.

3. Select Manage Website Data to view or remove cookies.

Microsoft Edge

1. Open Edge and select the three-dot menu (…) at the top right.

2. Choose Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.

3. Select See all cookies and site data to review or delete cookies.

Mobile browsers (Chrome for Android, Safari for iOS) have similar settings accessible through the browser's main menu under Privacy or Site Settings.

Your Rights

You may withdraw consent to optional cookies at any time by using the toggles above and selecting Save Preferences, or by adjusting your browser settings. Withdrawing consent does not affect any processing carried out while consent was in place.

Disabling all optional cookies will not prevent you from using the Longhand website, though some features may function differently.

For questions about cookies or data protection, contact us at [email protected].