Last updated: 29th October 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies, such as local storage, work in the same way. They help a website work properly and can tell its owner how the site is used.
How we use cookies
We only use cookies that are needed for our website to work, unless you choose to allow others. When you first visit our website, a banner asks for your consent. Live chat, embedded videos and analytics only run if you accept them.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking Manage consent or the “Manage consent” tab at the bottom of any page.
Cookies we use
Necessary
These are needed for the website to work and can’t be switched off.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cmplz_* | Complianz | Remembers your cookie choices | 1 year |
| wp_consent_* | WordPress | Shares your cookie choices with other parts of the website | 1 month |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Protects the website from bots and malicious traffic | 30 minutes |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Confirms you have passed a security check | 1 year |
| __wpdm_client | WordPress Download Manager | Manages file downloads during your visit | Session |
| woocommerce_cart_hash, woocommerce_items_in_cart | WooCommerce | Remembers the products in your quote list | Session |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | WooCommerce | Keeps your quote list linked to you during your visit | 2 days |
| elementor (local storage) | Elementor | Counts page views so on-site messages aren’t shown too often. Contains no personal information. | Persistent |
Live chat (Marketing)
These provide our live chat. The chat is only loaded if you accept marketing cookies.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| twk_uuid_* | Tawk.to | Identifies you so chat conversations can continue across pages and visits | 6 months |
| twk_idm_key, TawkConnectionTime | Tawk.to | Keeps the live chat connection working during your visit | Session |
Analytics
These help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. They are only set if you accept statistics cookies. If you don’t, Google Analytics may receive basic, cookieless information (such as that a page was viewed), which can’t be used to identify you.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors to measure how the website is used | 13 months |
| _ga_8C7H2RRL38 | Google Analytics | Keeps track of your session | 13 months |
Embedded videos (Marketing)
These are set by YouTube when you play a video embedded on our website. Videos are only shown if you accept marketing cookies.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | YouTube | Remembers your video player settings and consent state | 6 months |
| YSC | YouTube | Tracks views of embedded videos | Session |
| __Secure-YNID, __Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN, __Secure-BUCKET, __Secure-YEC | YouTube | Used by YouTube for security, video delivery and advertising | Up to 6 months |
Managing cookies in your browser
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking necessary cookies may stop parts of our website working. Find out how in your browser’s help pages:
More information
For more about how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy. If you have any questions, contact us at sales@macalloy.com.