Cookie policy
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The cookies and similar technologies Business Energy Leads uses, why we use them, how long they last and how to change your settings at any time.
Cookies and similar storage
We use local storage to remember your consent choice and, with permission, Google Analytics cookies to understand visits. The consent choice itself is not a cookie.
Local storage stays in your browser rather than being sent automatically with every request. Session storage also holds a submitted first name for the thank-you message and markers to prevent duplicate conversion events; these last for the browser tab's session.
What this site uses
The following table covers storage and Google tags configured in our website. Non-essential Google storage is controlled by your analytics and advertising choices.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare (hosting) | Strictly necessary. Set by our hosting network to tell people from automated bots and protect the site. | 30 minutes |
| bel-consent (local storage, not a cookie) | Business Energy Leads | Essential: remembers analytics and advertising choices | Choice honoured for 12 months; replaced when you save new choices |
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes visitors for analytics, with permission | Up to 2 years; Google may update expiry on use |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Stores session state for analytics, with permission | Up to 2 years; Google may update expiry on use |
Google Analytics uses the gtag.js script from Google Tag Manager after a permitted choice. Google Ads tags are not currently configured, so Google Ads _gcl_* cookies are not listed as active.
Change your choices
You can reopen cookie settings at any time to choose analytics and advertising categories separately. Rejecting non-essential storage does not prevent you using the forms.
Changing choices affects future use of the tags. You can also clear cookies and local storage in your browser; removing the consent record makes the banner appear again. Google cookie lifetimes can vary with browser settings and provider updates.
More about personal data
Cookie data is part of the information we use to run and measure the website. You can ask us about its use or exercise your data-protection rights.
See our privacy policy and your rights, or email hello@businessenergylead.co.uk.