Cookie Policy
Last updated: 15 May 2025
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how The Hybrid Creator ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (thehybridcreator.co.uk). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information.
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or not use our website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the website functions.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| JSESSIONID | Preserves user session state across page requests | Session |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Helps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks | Session |
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website | 2 years |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | 1 day |
| _gid | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website | 1 day |
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| preference_cookies_accepted | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| language | Remembers the language version of the website | 1 year |
Marketing and Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products | 3 months |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website and deliver advertisements on and through the website.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version.
Please note that if you choose to block all cookies (including essential cookies), you may not be able to access all or parts of our website and some features may not function properly.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner requesting your consent to set cookies. By clicking "Accept All Cookies", you consent to our use of all cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. By clicking "Reject Non-Essential Cookies", only essential cookies will be set.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through our contact form.