Cookie Policy
This policy explains how Palmer Shore uses cookies and similar technologies on palmershore.com, and how you can control them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work, remember your preferences and, where you allow it, help us understand how the site is used so we can improve it.
How we use cookies
We group cookies into the categories below. Strictly necessary cookies are always on; everything else runs only with your consent. You can accept, reject or change your choices at any time using the “Cookie settings” link (bottom-left of every page).
Strictly necessary
Required for the website to function and to remember your cookie choices. These do not track you and cannot be switched off.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| loco_consent | Stores your cookie preferences. | 180 days |
| WordPress / Elementor | Core functionality, security and forms (mainly for logged-in users). | Session / up to 1 year |
Analytics
With your consent, we use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors use the site — which pages are viewed and how people move through it — in an aggregated, non-identifying way. These cookies are only set after you consent, using Google Consent Mode.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics – distinguishes users. | 2 years |
| _ga_<id> | Google Analytics – maintains session state. | 2 years |
Marketing
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. This category is reserved for any future use and will only ever run with your consent.
Managing your consent
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using the “Cookie settings” link at the bottom-left of every page. You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings; note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the site working.
Third parties
Analytics cookies are set by Google. For details of how Google uses data, see Google’s Privacy Policy and how Google uses cookies.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
Contact
For any questions about this policy, please see our Privacy Policy or contact us at kelly@palmershore.com.