What is a cookie?

A cookie is a very small text file placed on an internet user’s hard drive. It’s generated by a web page server (the computer that operates a website). The information the cookie contains is set by the server and it can be used by that server whenever the user visits the site. A cookie is like an internet user’s ID card, which tell a website when the user has returned to it. Generally, cookies make your browsing experience better.
 
What do we use cookies for?

Certain cookies we use on our website are needed for the website to work. Others require your consent. For example, when you visit our website for the first time, we present you with a pop-up message notifying you about our use of cookies. We use cookies to remember that we have presented this notice to you.

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through it. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorised as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website.
We also use third-party cookies that help us analyse and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may influence your browsing experience whilst on our website.

The cookies used on our website are grouped into the following categories.


The below list details the cookies used in our website.

CookieDescription
Necessary
CookieLawInfoConsentRecords the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-advertisementSet by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to record the user consent for the cookies in the "Advertisement" category .
elementorThis cookie is used by the website's WordPress theme. It allows the website owner to implement or change the website's content in real-time.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functionalThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performanceThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analyticsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-othersThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
viewed_cookie_policyThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessaryThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
Performance
_gatThis cookie is installed by Google Universal Analytics to restrain request rate and thus limit the collection of data on high traffic sites.
Analytics
_gaThe _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors.
_gidInstalled by Google Analytics, _gid cookie stores information on how visitors use a website, while also creating an analytics report of the website's performance. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously.
CONSENTYouTube sets this cookie via embedded youtube-videos and registers anonymous statistical data.
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YSCYSC cookie is set by Youtube and is used to track the views of embedded videos on Youtube pages.
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVEA cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface.
yt-remote-device-idYouTube sets this cookie to store the video preferences of the user using embedded YouTube video.
yt-remote-connected-devicesYouTube sets this cookie to store the video preferences of the user using embedded YouTube video.

Disabling cookies in your browser

You may decide that you wish to disable cookies on this site and on others. In addition to our pop-up message where you can disable cookies, you can also do this in your browser.
We suggest consulting the Help section of your browser or looking at the www.aboutcookies.org website which offers guidance for all modern browsers.

Removing or blocking cookies may prevent you from taking full advantage of websites. Please note that certain cookies may be set as soon as you visit our website, but you can also remove them using your browser settings.

Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through browser settings. To find information relating to browsers, visit the browser developer’s website directly for example:


Google Chrome
Microsoft Edge
Apple Safari


To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit Google Analytics.
If you have any queries concerning our use of your personal information, please email tracy@fifthelementsolutions.com. Please also visit ou Legal & Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect your personal information, what we do with it and your rights in respect of it.