Cookie Policy
Effect Studio Ltd | Last updated: 29 July 2026
DRAFT: prepared as a working draft for solicitor review before publication. Bracketed items marked [ ] need to be confirmed once your cookie consent plugin is live.
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Effect Studio Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on effectstudio.co.uk (the “Site”). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains more generally how we use personal data.
2. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow a site to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions. Similar technologies, such as pixels and local storage, work in comparable ways and are covered by this policy.
3. How we use cookies
Strictly necessary cookies
These are required for the Site to function properly, for example to remember your cookie consent preferences or to enable core website features. These cookies do not require your consent, as they are essential to providing the Site.
Analytics cookies (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site, including pages visited, time spent and general navigation patterns, so we can improve our content and services. These cookies are only set with your consent.
Marketing and advertising cookies (Meta Pixel)
We use Meta Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and to help us reach relevant audiences on Meta’s platforms. These cookies are only set with your consent.
4. Cookies used on this Site
Exact cookie names may vary depending on updates made by Google, Meta or our cookie consent plugin.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | Analytics | 2 years |
| ga<container-id> | Google Analytics | Persists session state | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | Analytics | 24 hours |
| _fbp | Meta Pixel | Delivers and measures advertising | Marketing | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta Pixel | Stores ad click reference | Marketing | 3 months |
| [consent cookie name] | Effect Studio (cookie plugin) | Remembers your cookie preferences | Strictly necessary | 12 months |
5. Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit our Site, you are shown a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies, and to choose which categories to allow. You can change your preferences at any time via [insert instructions specific to your cookie plugin, for example a “Cookie Settings” link in the Site footer].
You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete and block cookies. Blocking essential cookies may affect the functioning of our Site; blocking analytics or marketing cookies will not affect your ability to browse the Site.
For more information on managing cookies in your browser, visit aboutcookies.org or your browser provider’s help pages.
6. International transfers
Google and Meta may process cookie data outside the UK and European Economic Area, including in the United States. Where this happens, appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or the UK International Data Transfer Addendum, are relied upon to protect your data.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
8. Contact us
Effect Studio Ltd
17 Mayfly Wy, Old Ipswich Rd, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7WX
info@effectstudio.co.uk