Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how PCG Designer uses cookies and similar technologies on https://darkgreen-gaur-223816.hostingersite.com. It describes what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can control them. This page is part of our Privacy Policy and is intended to help visitors from the EU, UK, and elsewhere understand and manage cookie choices.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your language preference or whether you are logged in. Cookies can be “session” cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or “persistent” cookies, which remain for a set time.

Why we use cookies

We use cookies to make the site work correctly and to improve your experience. Cookies help us:

  • Keep the site secure and functioning
  • Remember basic preferences so pages load faster for you
  • Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve content and performance

Types of cookies we use

  • Essential cookies: These are necessary for the website to work. They allow core functions such as form submission and site security. These cookies do not require consent.
  • Analytics cookies: These help us understand how visitors use the site by collecting anonymous statistics. For example, we use Google Analytics 4 to see which pages are popular and how visitors move through the site. Analytics cookies are non-essential and require consent in the EU/UK.
  • Marketing cookies: These are used to deliver ads and measure their performance. We currently do not run third-party advertising on the site, but this category would apply if we start campaigns that use tracking cookies.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect aggregated information about site usage. GA4 collects data such as pages viewed, time on page, and general device information. GA4 data is used to improve the website and is not used to identify individual visitors. In the EU and UK, GA4 and other analytics tools will only run after a visitor gives consent via the cookie banner.

Consent and cookie banner

When you first visit our site, a cookie banner will appear asking you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. If you accept, analytics and other non-essential cookies will be enabled. If you decline, only essential cookies required for the site to function will run. If you do nothing, our banner may treat that as declined until you make a choice, depending on the settings we use for compliance.

What happens if you decline cookies?

If you decline non-essential cookies:

  • Analytics tools such as GA4 will not collect data for your session.
  • Features that rely on non-essential cookies may be limited or disabled.
  • The website remains fully usable for basic browsing and contacting us.

Managing and deleting cookies

You can manage cookie preferences at any time by using the cookie banner or the cookie settings link in the site footer. You can also disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

For browser-level control, see your browser provider’s help pages for instructions on cookie management.

Third-party cookies

Some services we use, such as analytics providers, may place cookies through our site. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We do not control those cookies directly. For more details on third-party practices, please refer to the provider’s site (for example, Google’s privacy documentation).

How long we keep cookies

Cookie durations vary. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies have set expiry times, which can range from a few minutes to several years depending on their purpose. Analytics cookies typically persist for months.

Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately when published. You should review this page periodically for updates.

Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to make a cookie preference request, contact us via our Contact Page or by email at info@darkgreen-gaur-223816.hostingersite.com.