Last updated: 28 July 2026
This policy explains what cookies and similar storage technologies (such as browser local storage) samadaraginige.com uses, why we use them, and how you can manage or withdraw your consent at any time, in line with the UK/EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. Local storage is a similar browser technology that lets a site remember information on your device between visits. We use both, for different purposes described below.
Strictly necessary — no consent required, cannot be switched off.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
sg_choices | Local storage | Remembers the selections you make while browsing (e.g. business stage, marks you like, chosen engagement), so they persist as you move between sections. | Until cleared by you |
sg_cookie_consent | Local storage | Remembers whether you accepted or declined analytics cookies, so we don't ask again on every visit. | Until cleared by you |
Functional — set only after you click Accept below (or on a return visit, once already accepted).
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
sg_choices | Cookie | A copy of your local-storage selections above, mirrored to a cookie so they can also be read if needed for support purposes. | 1 year |
Analytics — set only after you click Accept below.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga, _ga_* | Cookie (Google Analytics 4) | Distinguishes visitors and sessions so we can see, in aggregate, how many people visit and which pages they view. IP addresses are anonymised. | Up to 2 years |
Analytics cookies are set by Google Analytics 4, provided by Google Ireland Limited. Google processes this data under its own privacy terms; see Google's Privacy Policy for details of how Google handles this information.
You can accept or decline analytics cookies when the banner first appears, and you can change your mind at any time by using the button below, or by clearing your browser's cookies and site data for this domain.
Strictly necessary storage is used under our legitimate interest in operating the site as you'd expect. Analytics cookies are used only with your freely given, specific consent, which you may withdraw as easily as you gave it.
If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please get in touch via our contact page.