Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Orion Data Analytics Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on oriondata.co.uk. Our Website is hosted on Cloudflare. We use a cookie consent banner so you can choose whether to allow non-essential cookies (such as analytics). We use Google Analytics only after you have accepted cookies via the banner.

When you first visit our Website, a cookie consent banner is displayed at the bottom of the page. It allows you to:

• Accept all — We will set analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics) so we can understand how the site is used and improve it. Your consent is stored in your browser so the banner does not show again on future visits unless you clear this preference.
• Essential only — We will not set analytics or other non-essential cookies. Only cookies that are strictly necessary (e.g. certain Cloudflare security cookies) may still be used. Your choice is stored so the banner does not show again unless you change your preferences.

After making your choice, a small settings icon (⚙️) appears in the bottom-left corner of the page. You can click this at any time to re-open the banner and change your preference.

We do not use non-essential cookies (including analytics) until you have clicked "Accept" on the banner. For visitors in the UK and EEA, this consent-based approach supports compliance with UK GDPR and ePrivacy requirements.

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third parties such as Cloudflare, Google, or MailerLite (third-party cookies).

• Essential Cookies (Cloudflare): These are necessary for security functions, such as identifying trusted web traffic and preventing bot attacks. They do not require your consent under applicable law.
• Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics): These help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g. page views, general traffic). We only use them if you have accepted cookies via our consent banner. We use Google Consent Mode so that consent is communicated to Google where required (e.g. for visitors in the EEA).
• Marketing Cookies (MailerLite): If you interact with our newsletter forms, cookies may be used to track the success of our sign-up processes. These are used in connection with actions you take (e.g. submitting a form) and in line with our Privacy Policy.

Cloudflare uses cookies to provide security services and ensure the Website loads quickly for users globally. Google Analytics is used to understand how the site is used (e.g. sessions, navigation). Analytics cookies are only set after you have accepted cookies via our consent banner.

Some cookies on our Website are set by third parties who provide services to us: Cloudflare (security and performance), Google (analytics), and MailerLite (newsletter and marketing). The data collected through these third-party cookies is subject to the privacy policies of those providers.

Your consent choice is stored in your browser (in local storage). To change your mind, you have two options:

• Use the preferences button: Click the small settings icon (⚙️) in the bottom-left corner of any page to re-open the cookie banner and make a new choice.
• Clear site data: Clear this site's data or cookies in your browser settings. After you clear the stored preference, the cookie consent banner will appear again on your next visit.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies or be notified when a cookie is placed. Blocking or deleting cookies may affect how our Website works (for example, essential Cloudflare cookies are needed for security).

Instructions for managing cookies in different browsers:

• Google Chrome: Chrome Help
• Mozilla Firefox: Firefox Help
• Microsoft Edge: Microsoft Support
• Safari: Apple Support

You can withdraw your consent at any time. The easiest way is to click the settings icon (⚙️) in the bottom-left corner of any page, then select "Essential only" when the banner appears.

Alternatively, you can clear this site's cookies and stored site data in your browser settings, or set your browser to refuse cookies. After that, the consent banner will show again on your next visit and we will not set new analytics cookies until you accept.

For third-party cookies (e.g. Google Analytics), you may also use the opt-out tools offered by those services:

• Google Analytics Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or relevant legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with an "Effective Date." Please review this policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.