Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide information to the site owner.
This policy explains which cookies ddogz.com uses, why, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1. Strictly necessary cookies
These are essential for the website to function — for example, remembering your cookie consent choice. They do not require your consent and cannot be switched off.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cookie consent preference | Remembers whether you accepted or declined analytics cookies | 12 months |
2.2. Analytics cookies (Google Analytics)
With your consent, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site — which pages are popular, how people find us, and how the site performs. This helps us improve our website and services.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
Google Analytics data is aggregated and does not directly identify you. IP addresses are processed in anonymised form. For more on how Google handles data, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Analytics cookies are only set if you consent via our cookie banner.
2.3. Cookies we do not use
We do not use advertising cookies, social media tracking cookies, or any cookies that build profiles of you for marketing purposes.
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
- Cookie banner — when you first visit ddogz.com, you can accept or decline analytics cookies. You can change your choice at any time via the cookie settings link on our site.
- Browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how the site functions.
- Google Analytics opt-out — you can also opt out of Google Analytics across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Contact Forms
Our contact forms do not set cookies themselves. Information you submit through them is handled as described in our Privacy Policy.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time — for example, if we add or change the tools used on our site. The latest version will always be available at ddogz.com, with the "last updated" date shown at the top.
Questions? Contact us at owain@ddogz.com.