Cookie Policy

Last updated: 9 March 2026

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function correctly, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use the site.

2. Cookies we use

Cookie	Type	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Analytics	Distinguishes unique visitors (Google Analytics 4)	2 years
_ga_*	Analytics	Maintains session state (Google Analytics 4)	2 years
sscbrain_cookie_consent (localStorage)	Necessary	Remembers your cookie preferences (stored in your browser's local storage, not as a cookie)	Persistent until cleared

3. Strictly necessary cookies

The cookie consent cookie is strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. It is only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your cookie preferences.

4. Analytics cookies

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve the site and our services. Analytics cookies are only set with your consent.

Google Analytics collects data anonymously. IP addresses are anonymised before storage. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics cookies.

5. Managing cookies

When you first visit sscbrain.co.uk, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies at any time.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking cookies may affect how some features of the site work.

6. Third party cookies

When you interact with certain features of our site, third party services may set their own cookies:

Service	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Calendly	Appointment booking	calendly.com/privacy
Google Analytics	Website analytics	policies.google.com/privacy
Stripe	Payment processing	stripe.com/gb/privacy

7. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at hello@sscbrain.co.uk or see our Privacy Policy.