1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites you visit. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site. Local storage is a similar browser technology that stores data locally without sending it to a server.

2. Cookies and Local Storage We Use

This website uses no traditional cookies of its own. We use browser localStorage for essential functionality and Google Analytics cookies only with your consent.

Essential (localStorage) — Always Active

These are required for the website to function. They are stored only in your browser and never sent to any server.

Name Purpose Duration
snl-cookies Remembers whether you accepted or declined cookies Persistent (until cleared)
snl-lang Stores your preferred language Persistent (until cleared)
snl-checklist-* Saves your progress on step-by-step checklists Persistent (until cleared)
snl-tab-* Remembers which tab you last viewed on a page Persistent (until cleared)

Analytics Cookies — Loaded Only With Your Consent

These cookies are set by Google Analytics 4 (measurement ID: G-XQKR0VRM9V) and are only loaded after you click "Accept" on the cookie banner. If you decline, these cookies are never set.

Name Purpose Duration
_ga Distinguishes unique visitors (anonymised) 2 years
_ga_XQKR0VRM9V Maintains session state for Google Analytics 2 years

Third-Party Cookies

Provider Purpose More Information
Cloudflare CDN, security, and performance. May set __cf_bm or similar cookies for bot management. Cloudflare Cookie Policy
Google Fonts Font delivery. Google may collect your IP address. Google Privacy Policy

3. How to Control Cookies

You have several options for controlling cookies:

  • Cookie banner — When you first visit our site, you can accept or decline analytics cookies. Your choice is remembered.
  • Cookie settings — Click "Cookie settings" in the website footer at any time to change your preference.
  • Browser settings — Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. See your browser's help pages for instructions:
  • Clear localStorage — In your browser's developer tools (F12), go to Application > Local Storage and clear data for startnewlife.uk.

Note: Blocking essential localStorage may affect website functionality (e.g., your language choice will not be remembered).

4. Changes to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time. The latest version is always available on this page.

Last updated: 5 April 2026

5. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at [email protected].

For full details on how we handle your data, see our Privacy Policy.

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