1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We also use comparable technologies such as local storage (for example to remember your cookie choices) and server logs. In this policy, we refer to these collectively as "cookies" unless we need to distinguish them.
2. How we use them
We use cookies to operate the Site securely, remember whether you accepted or rejected optional cookies, and—only if you consent—measure how the Site is used so we can improve it. We do not use cookies to sell personal information. We do not use cross-context behavioral advertising cookies on the Site as of the effective date above.
3. Categories
3.1 Strictly necessary
These are required for the Site to function and for storing your consent decision. They do not require consent under EU ePrivacy rules. You cannot turn them off through our banner because the Site would not remember your choices.
3.2 Analytics (optional)
These help us understand aggregate traffic, pages viewed, and performance. We only load analytics scripts after you choose Accept all or enable Analytics in Cookie settings. When enabled, we use Google Analytics 4 (measurement ID G-D09P2X8XEF). We do not use analytics for advertising or personalization signals.
3.3 Functional (optional)
These remember optional preferences beyond strict necessity (for example UI choices). They are off unless you consent.
4. Cookie and storage list
The table below lists technologies commonly used on the Site. Exact names may vary slightly by browser. Third-party cookies appear only when that service is enabled and you have consented where required.
| Name / key | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ionbuilt_cookie_consent (local storage) |
IonBuilt | Strictly necessary | Stores your cookie preference (necessary / analytics / functional) | Until you clear site data or change preferences |
| Session / security cookies (if set by host) | Hosting / CDN | Strictly necessary | Load balancing, bot mitigation, security | Session or short-lived |
_ga, _ga_* |
Google (if analytics enabled) | Analytics | Distinguish users and sessions for usage statistics | Up to 24 months (Google default); see Google policy |
_gid |
Google (if analytics enabled) | Analytics | Distinguish users for 24-hour window | 24 hours |
We will update this table when we add or remove technologies. Material additions that require consent will not be deployed for EU/UK/EEA visitors until our banner offers a choice.
5. Consent (EU, UK, and EEA)
Under the GDPR, UK GDPR, and the ePrivacy Directive (as implemented in member states), we rely on:
- Legitimate interests or strictly necessary for essential cookies and consent storage;
- Your consent for analytics and functional cookies.
On your first visit (and until you save a choice), we show a cookie banner with Accept all, Reject non-essential, and Customize. Non-essential cookies and scripts stay off until you opt in. You may withdraw consent anytime via or by clearing site data in your browser.
Withdrawing consent does not affect processing that was lawful before withdrawal. You may lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority; contact details are available from the European Data Protection Board or the UK ICO.
6. United States
Residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Utah, and other states with privacy laws may have rights regarding personal information collected online, including through cookies.
- Sale / sharing: We do not sell personal information and do not use cookies for cross-context behavioral advertising on the Site.
- Opt-out: Use Reject non-essential or disable Analytics in cookie settings. If your browser sends a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal, we treat it as a request to opt out of non-essential cookies on first visit.
- Do Not Track: Industry standards for DNT are inconsistent; we honor applicable statutory opt-out rights and GPC as described above.
For broader privacy rights, see the U.S. state notices in our Privacy Policy.
7. Your controls
- Cookie settings on this Site — use the button in the banner or ;
- Browser controls — block or delete cookies in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, or your mobile OS settings;
- Google Analytics opt-out — if analytics is enabled, install Google's Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Blocking strictly necessary storage may reset your cookie preferences or affect form security features.
8. Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy when we change technologies or legal requirements. We will post the revised version with a new effective date. If we introduce new optional cookies, we will request consent where required.
9. Contact
Questions about cookies or this policy: hello@ionbuilt.com (subject line: Cookies).