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Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you use it. Some cookies are essential for the site to work; others are only used with your permission.
Cookies we use
The table below lists every cookie set on this site, who sets it, what it does, and how long it lasts.
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Type | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| c2_analytics_consent | The Porch Edit | Stores your cookie consent choice so we do not ask again on every visit. | Essential | 1 year |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique visitors and sessions for anonymised usage analytics. Only set after you accept cookies. | Analytics | 2 years / 13 months |
| _gid | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes users for a 24-hour session window. Only set after you accept cookies. | Analytics | 24 hours |
| scc-c2 (session) | GoDaddy Signals (C2) | Tracks anonymised page views and interactions to help us improve the site. Only active after you accept cookies. | Analytics | Session |
c2_analytics_consent
EssentialSet by: The Porch Edit
Purpose: Stores your cookie consent choice so we do not ask again on every visit.
Expires: 1 year
_ga, _ga_*
AnalyticsSet by: Google Analytics 4
Purpose: Distinguishes unique visitors and sessions for anonymised usage analytics. Only set after you accept cookies.
Expires: 2 years / 13 months
_gid
AnalyticsSet by: Google Analytics 4
Purpose: Distinguishes users for a 24-hour session window. Only set after you accept cookies.
Expires: 24 hours
scc-c2 (session)
AnalyticsSet by: GoDaddy Signals (C2)
Purpose: Tracks anonymised page views and interactions to help us improve the site. Only active after you accept cookies.
Expires: Session
Essential cookies
The c2_analytics_consent cookie is strictly necessary. It stores your consent decision so we do not show the banner on every page. It cannot be disabled without breaking the consent mechanism itself.
Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 and GoDaddy Signals to understand how visitors use the site — which pages are most visited, where people drop off, and how the booking flow performs. This data is anonymised and never used to identify you personally.
Analytics cookies are only set after you click Accept on the cookie banner. If you click Decline, no analytics cookies are placed and no tracking scripts are loaded.
No advertising or third-party tracking cookies
We do not currently use Meta Pixel, Google Ads, or any other advertising or retargeting cookies. No data about your visit is shared with advertising platforms.
Managing your preferences
You have several ways to control cookies on this site:
- Change your consent. Clear your browser cookies and reload the page — the consent banner will reappear and you can make a new choice.
- Browser settings. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies via their privacy or settings menu. Note that blocking all cookies may affect how the site works.
- Google Analytics opt-out. You can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on to prevent your data being used by GA4 across all sites.
More information
For full details of how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, email [email protected].