EXPLOREBUDDY

COOKIES POLICY

Cookie Policy Last updated: 6 October 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how ExploreBuddy (“we,” “us,” “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies onwww.explorebuddy.co.uk (the “Website”). It forms part of and should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

By continuing to browse or use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described here, in accordance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the Website remember your actions and preferences (e.g., login details, language settings) over time.

2. Legal Basis

We use performance and analytics cookies based on your clear, informed consent. You will be asked to accept or reject these cookies via our cookie banner. You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time (see Section 6).

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Analyse how visitors use our Website
Improve performance and user experience
Understand visitor behaviour and interaction patterns

We do not use cookies for advertising, profiling or third-party marketing.

4. Cookies We Use

Below are the cookies currently in use on our Website:

_ga

Purpose: Distinguishes users for Google Analytics

Provider:google-analytics.com

Category: Performance & Analytics

Duration: 730 days

_gid

Purpose: Distinguishes users for Google Analytics

Provider:google-analytics.com

Category: Performance & Analytics

Duration: 24 hours

_clck

Purpose: Persists Clarity user ID and preferences across sessions

Provider: clarity.microsoft.com

Category: Performance & Analytics

Duration: 365 days

_clsk

Purpose: Connects multiple Clarity page views into a single session

Provider: clarity.microsoft.com

Category: Performance & Analytics

Duration: 1 day

5. Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity, which help us understand how users interact with our Website. We do not control these cookies directly. For more information, please refer to their respective policies:

6. Managing Your Preferences

ExploreBuddy does not currently offer an in-site cookie settings panel. To manage or withdraw your consent, you can adjust your browser settings to block, delete or limit cookies from our Website and others.

Browser-specific guidance:

Please note: Blocking performance cookies may affect how our Website functions or limit our ability to improve your experience.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in law, technology or our services. The “Last updated” date will change accordingly. Significant changes will be communicated via our Website.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact: ExploreBuddy

Email: dpo@explorebuddy.co.uk

Website:www.explorebuddy.co.uk

Thank you for reviewing our Cookie Policy. Your privacy and user experience are our top priorities.