This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use on axenexa.co, and how you can control them. We only use analytics cookies with your explicit consent, in compliance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, remember your preferences, and (where consent is given) gather anonymised statistics about how the site is used.
Our site also uses localStorage — a browser-based storage mechanism similar to cookies but not transmitted to servers — to remember your light/dark mode preference.
2. Cookies We Use
| Name | Type | Purpose | Expiry | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| axenexa-consent | Stores your cookie consent choice (accepted/declined/essential). Required to avoid showing the banner on every page. | 6 months | AxeNexa | |
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. | 2 years | ||
| _ga_DHQ799TT2K | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state. | 2 years |
Note: Analytics cookies (_ga, _ga_*) are only set if you click "Accept All" on the cookie banner. They are not used if you choose "Essential Only" or "Decline".
3. localStorage (Not a Cookie)
We store your light/dark theme preference in your browser's localStorage under the key axenexa-theme. This data:
- Never leaves your device
- Is never sent to our servers
- Is not a cookie and does not require consent under PECR
- Can be cleared by clearing your browser's site data
4. Third-Party Cookies
When analytics are enabled, Google may set additional cookies. Google's data practices are governed by the Google Privacy Policy. We have configured Google Analytics to anonymise IP addresses.
5. Managing Your Preferences
You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time:
- Cookie Settings — click "Cookie Settings" in the footer of any page on this website
- Browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings menu
- Google opt-out — install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as we add or remove cookies. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent revision.
7. Contact
Questions about our cookie use: hello@axenexa.co