Last updated: 1 September 2026
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored by your browser. Cookies can support website security, remember a choice or help a website understand how it is used.
Cookies used on this website
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
tbc_cookie_choice | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected analytics cookies. | Essential preference | 1 year |
__RequestVerificationToken... | Protects the contact form against forged submissions. | Essential security | Browser session |
| Google reCAPTCHA security technology | Helps protect the contact form from spam and automated abuse. It may store or access a security cookie or similar information when the Contact page is used. | Essential security | Controlled by Google; duration may vary. |
_ga | Helps Google Analytics distinguish website users. | Optional analytics | Up to 2 years |
_ga_4YGT7C6TX7 | Helps Google Analytics maintain session information for this website. | Optional analytics | Up to 2 years |
Cookie names beginning _ga_ may vary if the Google Analytics configuration changes.
Google reCAPTCHA may use a cookie named _grecaptcha or related security storage. The exact cookie name and duration may change with Google's service.
Essential cookies
Essential cookies support security and remember your cookie preference. They do not require analytics consent because the website needs them to provide these functions.
Google reCAPTCHA
The Contact page uses Google reCAPTCHA v3 to protect the enquiry form from spam and automated abuse. It may process device, browser, application and interaction information and may store or access security information on your device.
This security processing is separate from Google Analytics. Rejecting analytics cookies does not disable reCAPTCHA because it is used to secure the enquiry function.
Google Analytics 4
If you accept analytics cookies, the website loads Google Analytics 4. It collects information about pages visited, sessions, approximate location, browser and device type.
The information helps measure website use and contact actions. It is not used by this website to make automated decisions about you.
Read Google's information about GA4 cookies and Google's privacy practices.
Manage your choice
When the cookie notice is shown, select Accept analytics to record consent and load Google Analytics. Select Reject analytics to keep analytics off. Scrolling or continuing to use the website does not record consent.
Rejecting analytics stops the Google Analytics tag from loading on future page views. You can change a stored choice at any time using the button below.
You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Deleting the preference cookie will cause the website to ask for your choice again.
Other technologies and external websites
Server logs are not cookies, but they may record technical request information for security and maintenance. Links to external websites may allow those services to use their own cookies after you follow the link.
Changes and contact
This policy will be updated if the cookies or services used by the website change.
For questions, email darren@thebasementconsultant.co.uk. You can also read the Privacy Policy.