Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Company Optima A1 Consulting
Limited
Last updated January
2026
Governing law England and Wales
i. 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 more efficiently and to provide information to website operators.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies Cadence House (operated by Optima A1 Consulting Limited) uses on cadencehouse.info, why we use them, and what control you have over them.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional detail about how we process your personal data.
ii. Intellectual Property
We use three categories of cookies on this website:
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 filling in a form or setting your privacy preferences. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the website will not work without them.
Functional cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your newsletter subscription status or language preferences. If you choose not to allow these cookies, some functionality may not work as intended.
Analytics cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you choose not to allow these cookies, we will not know when you visited our website.
We do not use advertising cookies or any cookies that track you across third-party websites for targeted advertising purposes.
iii. Cookies We Set
The table below lists the cookies currently in use on this website.
| Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ch_session | Essential | Maintains your session state as you navigate across pages. | Session |
| ch_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask you again on each visit. | 12 months |
| ch_prefs | Functional | Remembers your newsletter subscription status and UI preferences. | 6 months |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics. Distinguishes users to generate statistical data about how you use the website. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics. Used to persist session state. | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics. Distinguishes users. | 24 hours |
We review cookies in use on this website regularly and will update this table when cookies are added, changed, or removed.
iv. Legal Basis for Cookies
Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR:
- Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent as they are essential to deliver a service you have requested. We place them on the basis of our legitimate interest in operating a functional website.
- Functional and analytics cookies require your prior consent. We will ask for your consent when you first visit our website and will not set these cookies until you agree. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
v. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Our cookie consent banner
When you first visit cadencehouse.info, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. Your choice is saved in the ch_consent cookie for 12 months. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking “Cookie settings” in the footer.
Browser controls
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Instructions for the most common browsers:
Please be aware that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of this and many other websites.
Opting out of analytics
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
vi. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on this website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the placing of these cookies and they are subject to the third party’s own privacy and cookie policies:
- Google Analytics — Google Privacy Policy
- Stripe (payment processing, checkout pages only) — Stripe Privacy Policy
vii. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed. The date at the top of the page indicates when it was last revised.
x. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies:
Optima A1 Consulting Limited
Cornwall Building, 45K51 Newhall Street
Birmingham, B3 3QR
United Kingdom
Email: contact@cadencehouse.info