Cookie Policy

**Last updated: May 2025**

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies TechSpeak uses on our website, and how you can control them.

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## 1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information on their own, but they may be linked to personal information that you provide to us.

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## 2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

– To ensure our website functions correctly
– To understand how visitors use our website
– To remember your preferences
– To improve the performance and security of our website

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## 3. Types of Cookies We Use

### 3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function. They cannot be disabled.

| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|—|—|—|
| `wordpress_` | WordPress login and admin functions | Session |
| `wordpress_logged_in_` | WordPress authentication | Session |
| `wp-settings-` | WordPress user preferences | 1 year |
| `PHPSESSID` | Server session management | Session |

### 3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve it.

| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|—|—|—|—|
| `_ga` | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| `_ga_*` | Google Analytics | Session state | 2 years |
| `_gid` | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| `_gat` | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |

Google Analytics data is anonymised and does not identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at [tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).

### 3.3 Preference Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalised features.

| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|—|—|—|
| `ts_cookie_consent` | Remembers your cookie consent choice | 1 year |

### 3.4 Third-Party Cookies
Some pages on our website may include content from third-party services (such as embedded maps or social media buttons). These third parties may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies — please refer to the relevant third-party privacy policies.

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## 4. How to Control Cookies

### Browser settings
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. The following links explain how to do this in popular browsers:

– **Google Chrome:** [support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647)
– **Mozilla Firefox:** [support.mozilla.org/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer](https://support.mozilla.org/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer)
– **Safari:** [support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471](https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471)
– **Microsoft Edge:** [support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge](https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge)

Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent our website from functioning correctly.

### Opt-out links
– **Google Analytics:** [tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout)

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## 5. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie notice. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or clearing your cookies.

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## 6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will always show when it was last revised.

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## 7. Contact Us

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

**Email:** [your email]
**Website:** [your domain]/contact