Cookie Policy
Last updated: 12/07/2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Whistledown Productions Limited (company number 04243598, “Whistledown”, “we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://whistledown.net/ (the “Website”). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, work more efficiently, and to provide information to the owners of the site. Similar technologies (such as pixels or local storage) may be used for the same purposes; references to “cookies” in this policy include these technologies.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use a small number of cookies, split into two categories:
- Strictly necessary cookies — required for the Website to function correctly (for example, remembering your cookie consent preferences). These do not require your consent and cannot be switched off.
- Analytics cookies — used to understand how visitors use our Website, via Google Analytics (GA4), so we can improve its content and performance. These are only set with your consent, given via the cookie banner shown when you first visit the Website.
We do not currently use advertising, marketing or social media cookies.
3. Cookies Used on This Website
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Category | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | Analytics | Up to 2 years |
| _ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics | Persists session state for GA4 | Analytics | Up to 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for 24-hour reporting | Analytics | 24 hours |
Exact cookie names may vary slightly depending on your Google Analytics and cookie-consent-tool configuration; this table should be updated to match the cookies actually set once your consent banner and analytics are live (most consent-management plugins generate this table for you automatically by scanning the site).
4. Third-Party Cookies
Google Analytics cookies are set by Google LLC and are governed by Google’s own privacy and cookie policies. You can find out more about how Google uses data at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites, and you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our Website, you will be shown a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential (analytics) cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by [clicking here to reopen the cookie preferences panel / re-visiting the cookie settings link in our footer] — update this link once your consent tool is installed.
You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites. Guidance on managing cookies in common browsers is available at:
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example if we start using new cookies or tools. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@whistledown.net or by phone on +44 (0)207 407 8001.