Cookie Policy

1. What are cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to work more efficiently, and to provide information to the website owner.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on rcaquatics.com, why we use them and how you can manage them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

2. Who we are

3. Cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take such as submitting a form. They do not store any personally identifiable information.

Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Duration
wordpress_*	WordPress	Used to maintain your session state across page requests	Session
wordpress_logged_in_*	WordPress	Used to indicate when you are logged in to WordPress admin	Session
wp-settings-*	WordPress	Used to customise your view of the WordPress admin interface	1 year

Analytics cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and understand how visitors interact with our website. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous. We use this data to improve our website.

Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website	2 years
_ga_*	Google Analytics	Used to persist session state	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics	Used to throttle request rate	1 minute

Functional cookies

These cookies are set by Brevo, our email delivery service provider, when a contact form submission is processed. They help ensure reliable email delivery.

Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Duration
__brevo_*	Brevo (Sendinblue)	Used to track email delivery status for contact form submissions	Session

4. Legal basis

We use strictly necessary cookies on the basis of our legitimate interests in operating a functional website. We use analytics cookies on the basis of your consent, where required under UK GDPR and EU GDPR.

5. How to manage cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your experience of our website.

Browser settings

Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete and block cookies. The links below explain how to do this in the most common browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Google Analytics opt-out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

7. Contact us