Effective date: 23 April 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you do not have to re-enter information each time you return.
2. Cookies We Use
We use two categories of cookies:
2.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not collect any personally identifiable information and require no consent.
2.2 Analytical Cookies (Google Analytics 4)
With your consent we load Google Analytics 4, which sets the following cookies:
| Name | Type | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Analytical | Distinguishes unique users (client ID) | 2 years |
_ga_B4YKP83LYB | Analytical | Maintains session state for this GA property | 2 years |
_gid | Analytical | Distinguishes users (session-level) | 24 hours |
_gat | Analytical | Throttles the request rate | 1 minute |
All IP addresses sent to Google Analytics are anonymised before processing. Data is stored on Google servers in the USA under Standard Contractual Clauses.
3. Legal Basis
Necessary cookies are placed on the basis of our legitimate interest in operating the website (no consent required). Analytical cookies are placed only after you have given your explicit consent via the cookie banner. Your consent can be withdrawn at any time (see section 5).
4. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. The links below explain how:
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
5. Withdrawing Your Consent
You can withdraw your consent for analytical cookies at any time by clicking the button below. This will remove your stored preference and show the cookie banner again on the next page load, allowing you to make a new choice.
Alternatively, you can clear your browser's local storage or cookies manually at any time.
6. More Information
For questions about how we handle personal data, please read our Privacy Policy or contact us at peter.l@keysoftlab.com.
