Cookie Policy.
Neil Fogarty Research treats privacy and data ethics as core to the work, not a compliance chore. This Cookie Policy explains how and why cookies and similar technologies are used on this Website, and the choices you have about them.
Cookies and similar technologies are regulated under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR, overseen by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet or phone when you visit a website. They can be used to remember your settings, help you move between pages efficiently and understand how a site is used.
The cookies we use do not contain your name or direct contact details. Some may use identifiers that, when combined with other data, are treated as personal data under data‑protection law.
2. Types of cookies we use
We deliberately limit the cookies used on this Website and do not use advertising or social‑media tracking cookies. We group cookies into two categories:
a) Essential cookies
These cookies are needed for the Website to function securely and reliably, for example to:
- Remember your cookie settings.
- Allow you to submit a contact form.
- Keep the site protected against misuse.
They are set automatically when you use the site. You can block them via your browser settings, but parts of the Website may not work properly if you do.
b) Measurement (analytics) cookies
These cookies help us understand how the Website is used so we can improve it. For example, they may tell us which pages are visited most often and how people move between pages.
We configure analytics so that information is aggregated and not used to identify you. We do not use analytics to track or profile individual employees on behalf of clients. Measurement cookies are optional and only used with your consent.
3. Cookies in use
The specific cookies we currently use are:
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Preserves user session state across page requests (e.g. when submitting forms). | Session |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie preferences so we do not need to ask you on every visit. | 1 Year |
| _ga | Measurement | Google Analytics: registers a unique ID used to generate aggregated statistics on how the site is used. IP anonymisation is enabled. | 2 Years |
| _gid | Measurement | Google Analytics: used to generate short‑term, aggregated statistics on page views. | 24 Hours |
If this list changes, we will update the table above.
4. Your choices
You have real choices about cookies on this Website:
- When you first visit, our cookie banner will ask whether you want to accept all, reject non‑essential or customise cookies.
- Essential cookies are always on because the site will not work properly without them.
- Measurement cookies are off by default and are only turned on if you actively choose to allow them.
You can change your mind at any time by using the “Cookie settings” link in the footer or by adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies. If you block essential cookies, some functions (such as forms) may not work correctly.
5. Third‑party cookies and tools
Where we use third‑party tools (such as Google Analytics), they act as our processors and may set cookies through the Website. We configure these services to limit data collection and protect your privacy, for example by enabling IP anonymisation and disabling advertising features.
Third‑party providers may have their own privacy and cookie notices, which we encourage you to review.
6. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Policy, please contact:
Email: privacy@neilfogarty.com
Neil Fogarty Research
Henley‑in‑Arden
Warwickshire
United Kingdom
B95 6JA
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Website Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal data more generally.