Cookies policy
This page explains what cookies are, which ones Ashford Lane Financial Advice uses, and how you can manage them.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember preferences, keep essential functions working, or — with your permission — understand how pages are used.
How we use cookies
We use essential cookies required for basic operation and preference storage (including your cookie consent choice). Analytics cookies load only if you press Accept on the cookie banner. Rejecting analytics does not block browsing, forms, or reading guides.
Cookies table
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| ashfordlane_cookie_consent | Stores whether you accepted or rejected optional cookies | 1 year | Ashford Lane (first-party, localStorage) |
| al_session_essential | Maintains essential site preference state during a visit | Session | Ashford Lane |
| _al_analytics | Measures aggregated page visits if analytics are accepted | 6 months | Ashford Lane analytics (first-party) |
Managing and disabling cookies
You can Accept or Reject optional cookies via the banner on first visit. To change a stored choice, clear site data for programmingenvironments.digital in your browser, then reload the page to see the banner again. You can also block cookies in browser settings; essential preference storage may then reset on each visit.
Third-party cookies
Embedded fonts may be requested from Google Fonts; that request can expose your IP address to Google. We do not load third-party advertising cookies. Image hosts used for illustrative photography may receive standard HTTP request data when images load.
Impact of disabling cookies
Disabling essential preference storage may show the cookie banner more often. Disabling analytics only means we will not record aggregated usage. Contact forms and advice content remain available.
More privacy detail
For broader personal data practices, read our privacy notice.