Cookies Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website
Last updated: 1 January 2026
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how Wave Cascade uses cookies on our website wave-cascade.com, and your choices regarding cookies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Session cookies are deleted when you close your web browser.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Cookie consent: Stores your cookie preferences so you are not asked repeatedly
- Session management: Maintains your session as you navigate the site
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website.
- Page views: Tracks which pages are visited and for how long
- Traffic sources: Identifies how visitors found our website
- User journey: Helps us understand navigation patterns
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences.
- Language preferences: Remembers any language settings
- Form data: May pre-fill form fields for returning visitors
Cookies We Use
The following table lists the specific cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so forth. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.
Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can choose to accept or decline these cookies.
Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- See what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and many other websites.
Browser-Specific Instructions
For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, please visit:
- Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471
- Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use local storage to remember your cookie consent preference. Local storage is similar to cookies but allows for storage of larger amounts of data. The local storage data we use includes:
- cookieConsent: Stores whether you have accepted or rejected cookies
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Wave Cascade
Suite 204, Enterprise House
47 Portland Street
Manchester M1 3LF
Email: [email protected]