Cookies Policy

Last Updated: 11/04/2026

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how GLO Tanning Studio (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. By using our website, you can choose whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as:

Page navigation
Access to secure areas
Booking functionality

Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

These cookies do not require your consent and are always active.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting information such as:

Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Traffic sources

We use tools such as Google Analytics to analyse this data.

All information is aggregated and anonymous.

These cookies are only used with your consent.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as booking details or preferences) to provide a more personalised experience.

These cookies are only used with your consent.

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set by us or third-party providers (such as Meta/Facebook or Google) to:

Deliver relevant advertisements
Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns

These cookies track your browsing behaviour across websites.

These cookies are only used if you have given your consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on our website, including:

Google Analytics (website analytics)
Meta/Facebook (advertising and tracking)
Instagram (embedded content)
Booking or payment providers

These third parties may collect data about your online activity over time and across different websites.

We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third-party privacy policies for more information.

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Manage your preferences

You can update your preferences at any time using our cookie settings tool:

`Essential`

Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.

`Comments`

These cookies are needed for adding comments on this website.

Name	Description	Duration
comment_author	Used to track the user across multiple sessions.	Session
comment_author_email	Used to track the user across multiple sessions.	Session
comment_author_url	Used to track the user across multiple sessions.	Session

`Statistics`

Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.

`Google Analytics`

Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.

Learn moreName Description Duration
_gac_ Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together. 90 days
__utma ID used to identify users and sessions 2 years after last activity
__utmt Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests 10 minutes
__utmb Used to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server. 30 minutes after last activity
__utmc Used only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session. End of session (browser)
__utmz Contains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server 6 months after last activity
__utmv Contains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server. 2 years after last activity
__utmx Used to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test. 18 months
_ga ID used to identify users 2 years
_gali Used by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked 30 seconds
_ga_ ID used to identify users 2 years
_gid ID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity 24 hours
_gat Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager 1 minute
Marketing
Marketing cookies are used to follow visitors to websites. The intention is to show ads that are relevant and engaging to the individual user.
Google Maps
Google Maps is a web mapping service providing satellite imagery, real-time navigation, and location-based information.
Learn moreName Description Duration
OGPC These cookies are used by Google to store user preferences and information while viewing Google mapped pages. 1 month
OGP This cookie is used by Google to activate and track the Google Maps functionality. 2 months

5.2 Browser Controls

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

Block cookies
Delete existing cookies
Set preferences for certain websites

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website.

6. Data Protection

Where cookies collect personal data, this data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

GLO Tanning Studio
Email: jonesy354@hotmail.com
Address: 7 Radford Way, Billericay CM12 0AA