Last updated: 1 July 2026 · Privacy Policy
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as whether you are logged in or have accepted our cookie policy.
HalBites uses cookies to operate the platform and, with your consent, to understand how visitors use our site.
Strictly Necessary Cookies — these are essential for the platform to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | PHP session — keeps you logged in during your visit | Session |
| remember_me | Keeps you logged in across sessions when "Remember me" is ticked | 12 months |
| ft_consent | Records your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies — only set with your consent. Used to understand how visitors use HalBites so we can improve it.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_XXXXXXXX | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
Google Analytics data may be transferred to the USA under Standard Contractual Clauses. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.
When you first visit HalBites, you are shown a cookie banner where you can accept or decline analytics cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, which will re-display the banner.
You can also control cookies directly in your browser settings:
Note: disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in or using the platform.
Strictly necessary cookies are placed on the basis of legitimate interests — they are essential to provide the service you have requested. No consent is required.
Analytics cookies are placed only with your explicit consent in accordance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.
We may update this Cookie Policy if we add or remove cookies. The current version is always at halbites.co.uk/legal/cookies. Material changes will be communicated via the cookie banner on your next visit.
Questions about cookies or our data practices:
HalBites Ltd
Email: help@halbites.co.uk