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scotsphere AI Cookie Policy: Types, Uses & Management
Last updated: March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how scotsphere AI (a trading name of Antony Slack Ltd) uses them on our website, scotsphere.ai, and what your choices are regarding cookies.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
What Are Website Cookies? Definition, Uses & Benefits
We use cookies to understand how you use our website, to improve your user experience, and to ensure the security of our site. The cookies we use are categorised below.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features, such as bot detection for our forms. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration / Expiry | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _GRECAPTCHA | Google reCAPTCHA bot detection. | Session / up to 6 months | |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-* | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences. | 1 year | Site (first party) |
| PHPSESSID (or similar) | Maintains user session state during a visit. | Session | Site (first party) |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how our website is being used. They allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They are only set if you give your consent. Google Analytics is configured with IP anonymisation (anonymizeIp).
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration / Expiry | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics: distinguishes unique users. | 2 years | |
| _ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics: stores and counts page views. | 2 years | |
| _gid | Google Analytics: distinguishes users. | 24 hours | |
| _gat or _gat_gtag_* | Google Analytics: throttles request rate. | 1 minute |
Functional / Preference Cookies
We do not currently use any functional or preference cookies beyond those listed above.
Marketing / Targeting Cookies
We do not currently use any marketing or advertising cookies on this site.
How to Manage Cookies
You have several options to manage your cookie preferences:
- Cookie Consent Banner: You can use the cookie consent banner that appears on your first visit to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
- Footer Link: You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org.
- Google Analytics Opt-out: To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
ICO Registration & Compliance
This site is operated by Antony Slack Ltd (trading as scotsphere AI), which is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Our Registration Number is: ZC021807. This policy is designed to be compliant with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Privacy Policy
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: info@scotsphere.ai.