Cookie Policy
Last updated: 24 July 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to make them work, remember your preferences, or measure how the site is used. Some cookies are essential, without them the site cannot function. Others are optional and only set if you agree to them.
The cookies we set
Essential cookies (always on)
These cookies are required for the site to work. They do not track you and they do not need consent under UK PECR.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cms_cookie_consent | Stores your accept / reject choice from the cookie banner so we don't show it on every page. | 365 days |
motley-cms-session | Identifies your browsing session so the site can serve consistent pages and forms. | Session |
XSRF-TOKEN | Security cookie that prevents cross-site request forgery on form submissions. | Session |
Analytics & marketing cookies (optional, only set if you click "Accept all")
Edit this section to match the trackers you actually use. Delete entries for trackers you don't use. Add entries for trackers we don't list.
| Service | Cookie names | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | _ga, _ga_* | Counts visitors and tracks how they use the site so we can improve it. Anonymised, no personally identifying information is collected. | 2 years |
| Google Tag Manager | (Varies, depends on tags configured) | Container that loads other tracking and marketing tags. The cookies set depend on which tags are active. | Varies |
| Facebook Pixel | _fbp | Tracks visitors for advertising and conversion measurement on Meta platforms. | 3 months |
These cookies set data that goes to third-party services (Google, Meta) under their own privacy policies. Read Google's privacy policy and Meta's privacy policy for details on how they handle your data.
How to manage your choice
You can change your mind at any time:
- Clear cookies for www.motley.co.uk in your browser settings, the cookie banner will reappear on your next visit so you can choose again.
- Use your browser's privacy / incognito mode to browse without any cookies being remembered between sessions.
- Most browsers let you block third-party cookies entirely, see aboutcookies.org for browser-by-browser instructions.
Embedded content from other sites
Pages on this site may include embedded content from other websites, for example videos, maps, or social media posts. Embedded content from other sites behaves exactly as if you visited that site directly, including using their own cookies. We have no control over those cookies. Where possible, we use privacy-enhanced versions (e.g. youtube-nocookie.com instead of regular YouTube embeds).
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, especially when we add new tools or features that use cookies. The "Last updated" date at the top shows when it was last changed. If the changes affect what data we collect, the cookie banner will reappear and ask for your consent again.
Contact us
If you have questions about how we use cookies or how we handle your personal data, please get in touch or read our Privacy Policy.
By email: info@motley.co.uk
By phone number: 01258 807 695