Cookie Policy

Last updated: 7 October 2026

A Lewis • Website • Design • Marketing uses cookies and similar technologies on:

https://www.alewiswebsites.co.uk/

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how they are used and how you can manage your preferences.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They can help a website function, remember preferences and provide information about website use.

The Information Commissioner’s Office states that website visitors should be informed about cookies and that non-essential cookies generally require active consent.

Who we are

The website is operated by:

A Lewis • Website • Design • Marketing

Data controller: A Lewis
Email: andy@alewiswebsites.co.uk
Telephone: +44 7790 133223

We do not display a temporary residential address on this website.

For information about how personal data is handled, please read our Privacy Policy.

How we use cookies

We currently use cookies for:

  • Website functionality and security
  • Google Analytics measurement
  • Understanding how visitors use the website
  • Improving website performance and content
  • Remembering consent and cookie preferences where applicable

We do not currently use marketing or advertising pixels.

Cookie categories

The latest Elementor Cookie Consent scan, completed on 7 October 2026 at 11:33 am, identified:

  • Necessary cookies: 0
  • Functional cookies: 2
  • Analytics cookies: 6
  • Advertising cookies: 0
  • Unclassified cookies: 0
  • Total cookies detected: 8

Elementor has currently classified the Cloudflare cookies as Functional. The classification should be reviewed because security-related cookies may be considered strictly necessary depending on how they are used.

Functional cookies

These cookies support website functionality and security.

CookieDomainPurposeDuration
__cf_bmelementor.comSupports Cloudflare bot-management and security functions associated with Elementor services.30 minutes
__cf_bm.elementor.comSupports Cloudflare bot-management and security functions associated with Elementor services.30 minutes

Analytics cookies

Google Analytics 4 is used through Google Tag Manager to help us understand how visitors use the website. Google’s documentation explains that the Google tag can set Analytics cookies and send measurement events to Google Analytics. support.google.com

These cookies are used for statistical measurement, such as identifying returning browsers, measuring visits and understanding which pages are viewed. They are not intended by A Lewis to identify you directly.

CookieDomainPurposeDuration
_gaco.uk — verify before publicationHelps distinguish website users for Google Analytics measurement.2 years
_gaalewiswebsites.co.ukHelps distinguish website users for Google Analytics measurement.2 years
_ga.alewiswebsites.co.ukHelps distinguish website users for Google Analytics measurement.1 year
_ga_MYMJM1FHREco.uk — verify before publicationMaintains Google Analytics 4 measurement state for the website.2 years
_ga_MYMJM1FHREalewiswebsites.co.ukMaintains Google Analytics 4 measurement state for the website.2 years
_ga_MYMJM1FHRE.alewiswebsites.co.ukMaintains Google Analytics 4 measurement state for the website.1 year

Advertising cookies

The latest scan detected no advertising cookies, and A Lewis does not currently use marketing pixels.

If advertising, remarketing or social-media advertising pixels are added in future, this Cookie Policy and the cookie-consent settings will be updated.

Other third-party services

Depending on the page visited and the consent choices made, the website may include or connect to third-party services, including:

  • Google Analytics 4
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Google reCAPTCHA
  • Google Maps through the Elementor Pro Google Maps widget
  • YouTube videos
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • X
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Elementor Ally Web Accessibility
  • Simply Hosting Cloud hosting and email services

Third-party services may process information or place their own cookies when their content is loaded. Where appropriate, these services should be blocked until the visitor gives the relevant consent.

Social-media icons that are simply links to Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn or WhatsApp do not normally create the same cookies as embedded social-media feeds or widgets.

Google Maps and YouTube

Google Maps and YouTube may request information from Google when their content is loaded.

Where possible:

  • Google Maps should be consent-controlled before loading.
  • YouTube videos should use the privacy-enhanced youtube-nocookie.com option.
  • Embedded content should be blocked until the visitor gives the appropriate consent.

The actual behaviour should be checked on the live website and against the Elementor Cookie Consent script manager.

Elementor Cookie Consent

We use Elementor Cookie Consent to help visitors manage cookie preferences.

The consent tool allows visitors to:

  • Accept permitted cookie categories
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Change their preferences
  • Withdraw consent
  • Review available cookie categories

Consent choices may be stored so that the website can remember the visitor’s preference.

You can change your preferences at any time using the Cookie Settings or Manage Cookies link on the website.

Google Consent Mode

Google Consent Mode is configured to help communicate consent choices to Google services.
Consent Mode does not replace a cookie-consent banner or the need to obtain valid consent. The consent settings should continue to be tested whenever Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager or other third-party scripts are changed.

How long we keep information

Cookie expiry periods are shown in the cookie table above.

Information submitted through an enquiry form is handled under our Privacy Policy. Enquiry information should only be retained for as long as necessary to respond, provide services, maintain business records or deal with legal obligations or disputes.

There is no single universal retention period for every enquiry. The retention period should be reviewed according to the type of enquiry and the reason the information is being kept.

Managing cookies

You can manage cookies through:

  • The Elementor cookie-consent banner
  • The website’s cookie settings link
  • Your browser settings
  • Your device privacy settings

Blocking or deleting cookies may affect the availability or performance of certain website features.

Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when:

  • Website functionality changes
  • New services or embeds are added
  • Analytics or tracking settings change
  • Cookie-consent settings are updated
  • Legal or regulatory guidance changes

The latest version will always be published on this page.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used, contact:

A Lewis • Website • Design • Marketing
Email: andy@alewiswebsites.co.uk
Telephone: +44 7790 133223

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