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Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies on estopia.net.

Effective date: 30 April 2026

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 more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to site owners.

We also use similar technologies such as local storage and session storage, which function in a comparable way to cookies. References to “cookies” in this policy include these similar technologies unless stated otherwise.

2. How We Manage Consent

We use Osano Cookie Consent to present our cookie banner on estopia.net. When you first visit the site, you can allow optional analytics cookies or continue with essential cookies only.

Your choice is stored in the strictly necessary cookieconsent_status cookie for 180 days and is respected across the website until you change it.

If you arrive via a partner referral link, we may also store a first-party referral attribution entry so that, if you later submit a contact enquiry, we can attribute that enquiry to the correct partner.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the link below:

3. Cookie Categories

We classify cookies into the following categories:

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 setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site may not work. This category also includes our first-party referral attribution storage when you land on the site through a partner link.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and understand how visitors navigate our website so we can improve its performance and usability. We use PostHog for analytics, hosted in the EU (Frankfurt). Where enabled for a given site deployment, we may also use Google Analytics 4after you consent.

Analytics cookies are only set if you consent via our cookie banner. All data collected is aggregated and pseudonymous unless you voluntarily identify yourself (e.g., by submitting a contact form).

Functional Cookies

We do not currently use separate optional preference-based functional cookies on the marketing site. If we introduce them in the future, we will update this policy before they are used.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table lists the cookies set by our website and third-party services:

Cookie NameProviderCategoryPurposeDuration
cookieconsent_statusOsano Cookie ConsentStrictly NecessaryStores your cookie consent preferences.180 days
estopia_partner_referralEstopia EngineeringStrictly NecessaryStores referral code, partner name, and attribution metadata when you arrive via a partner link so later enquiries can be attributed correctly.Cookie: 30 days. Matching local storage entry: until cleared or replaced.
ph_phc_*_posthogPostHogAnalyticsTracks anonymous page views, clicks, and navigation patterns to help us improve our website.1 year
ph_*_posthog_distinct_idPostHogAnalyticsMaintains a pseudonymous identifier for each visitor to aggregate analytics data.1 year
ph_*_session_idPostHogAnalyticsIdentifies the current browsing session for session recording and analytics grouping.30 min
ph_*_window_idPostHogAnalyticsIdentifies the browser tab for multi-tab session tracking.Session
_ga, _ga_*Google Analytics 4AnalyticsMeasures page views and engagement for website analytics where Google Analytics is enabled and you have consented.Up to 2 years

* denotes a unique project token. The actual cookie name contains a project-specific identifier.

5. Session Recordings

With your consent, we use PostHog's session recording feature to replay how visitors interact with our website. This helps us identify usability issues, fix bugs, and improve the overall experience.

Privacy protections in session recordings:

  • All form inputs are automatically masked — we cannot see passwords, email addresses, or any text you type into forms
  • Recordings capture mouse movements, clicks, scrolling, and page transitions only
  • No keystrokes are recorded outside of masked form fields
  • Session recordings are stored in the EU (Frankfurt) and automatically deleted after the PostHog retention period
  • Session recordings are only enabled if you consent to analytics cookies via our cookie banner

6. Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services that may set cookies:

  • PostHog — Analytics and session recordings, hosted in the EU (eu.posthog.com).
  • Google Analytics 4— website analytics where enabled for a given site deployment and only after consent.
  • Osano Cookie Consent — consent banner and storage of cookie preferences.

We do not use advertising cookies, social media tracking pixels, or any third-party cookies for behavioural advertising purposes.

7. Managing Your Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

Via our Consent Banner

When you first visit our site, the consent banner lets you allow analytics cookies or continue with essential cookies only. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking in the footer of any page or by using the button above.

Via Your Browser

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options under Privacy, Security, or Cookies in your browser's settings menu. Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search and Services → Cookies

8. Cookie Data Retention

Cookie durations vary by type. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for the duration specified in the cookie table above or until you delete them.

Referral attribution stored in our first-party referral cookie expires after 30 days. A matching local storage entry may remain on your device until it is cleared or replaced.

Analytics data collected via PostHog is retained according to our PostHog data retention settings and is automatically purged thereafter. All analytics data is hosted in the EU.

9. 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. We will update the “Effective date” at the top of this page when we make changes.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. For broader information about how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.

Questions

Have questions about our cookie practices?

Estopia Engineering — Scottish company SC874827