Cookies Policy

Information about how we use cookies and similar technologies.

Last updated: January 2024

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide information to site owners, and improve the user experience. Cookies may be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).

Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage serve comparable purposes. When we refer to "cookies" in this policy, we include these related technologies.

How We Use Cookies

Our website uses cookies for several purposes. Some are essential for the site to function correctly, while others help us improve your experience or understand how visitors use our site. We categorise our cookies as follows:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or completing forms. You can configure your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site may not work as intended.

  • cookie_consent — Stores your cookie preferences so we do not ask repeatedly. Expires after 365 days.
  • session_id — Maintains your session while browsing. Deleted when you close your browser.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the site and tailor our content to visitor interests. These cookies are only set with your consent.

  • _ga — Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. Expires after 2 years.
  • _ga_[ID] — Used by Google Analytics to maintain session state. Expires after 2 years.
  • _gid — Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. Expires after 24 hours.

Google Analytics data is anonymised and we do not share this information with third parties for their own use. You can learn more about Google's data practices at policies.google.com/privacy.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device. These cookies are only set with your consent.

  • _fbp — Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements. Expires after 3 months.
  • _gcl_au — Used by Google AdSense for advertising efficiency. Expires after 3 months.

If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, we present a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject different categories of cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by using the cookie preferences modal.

Your choices are saved for one year. After that, we will ask for your preferences again.

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View cookies stored on your device and delete them individually or all at once
  • Block cookies from specific websites or all websites
  • Block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies
  • Clear all cookies when you close your browser
  • Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set

The method for accessing these settings varies by browser. Consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions:

Opting Out of Analytics

In addition to rejecting analytics cookies through our cookie settings, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits to any website.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third parties whose services we use. These parties have their own privacy policies governing how they use the information they collect:

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies for information on their data practices.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated through our website.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:

dusk-rails Limited
47 Chancery Lane
London WC2A 1PL
Email: [email protected]

For broader privacy enquiries, please see our Privacy Policy and GDPR Compliance pages.