Last updated: 13 October 2026
This policy explains how www.rylandmande.co.uk uses cookies and similar technologies. It should be read with our Privacy Policy. We only set cookies that are not strictly necessary if you agree to them.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device. They help a website work, remember your choices and, in some cases, show us how the site is used.
2. Cookies we use
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Tells us how many different visitors use the site | 2 years | Statistics (consent needed) |
| ga followed by an ID | Google Analytics | Keeps track of a visit so we can count page views | 2 years | Statistics (consent needed) |
| Cookie banner choices | Ryland M&E | Remembers whether you accepted or refused cookies | Up to 12 months | Strictly necessary |
| Instagram feed | Instagram (Meta) | Displays our Instagram posts on the website. Third-party cookies may be set when the feed loads | Set by Instagram | Third-party content (consent needed) |
We do not use cookies for advertising or marketing.
3. Your choices
3.1 When you first visit, our cookie banner asks you to accept or refuse non-essential cookies. Google Analytics and the Instagram feed load only if you accept.
3.2 You can change your mind at any time by using the “Manage consent” option on the website, or by clearing the cookies in your browser.
3.3 Most browsers let you block or delete cookies in their settings. Blocking essential cookies may stop parts of the website from working.
3.4 You can also stop Google Analytics from collecting data about you with Google’s browser add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
4. Third parties
Google and Instagram (Meta) have their own policies on how they use information. You can read them at policies.google.com/privacy and privacycenter.instagram.com/policy.
5. Changes and contact
We may update this policy, for example if we change the cookies we use. The latest version is always on this page. If you have a question about cookies, email rylandmande@outlook.com.