Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and gather analytics data. Some cookies are essential for the site to function; others are optional.
2. Cookies we use
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| auth_token | Essential | Keeps you logged in to your account | Session / 30 days |
| _ga, _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics: anonymous usage statistics | Up to 2 years |
| _gcl_au | Advertising | Google AdSense: ad performance tracking | 90 days |
| IDE, DSID | Advertising | Google ad personalisation and conversion tracking | Up to 1 year |
3. Essential cookies
Essential cookies are required for the site to work correctly. They enable core functions such as user authentication and security. You cannot opt out of essential cookies without losing access to features of the service.
4. Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with RoleReady (e.g. which pages are most visited, how long sessions last). This data is aggregated and anonymous, so we cannot identify individual users from it. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Advertising cookies
RoleReady displays advertisements via Google AdSense on public pages (blog, landing page). Google may use cookies to serve personalised ads based on your browsing history. You can manage your Google ad preferences at adssettings.google.com or opt out via the Your Online Choices tool.
No advertising cookies are set when you are logged in to your account.
6. Managing cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for common browsers:
Note: disabling cookies may affect the functionality of RoleReady, including your ability to stay logged in.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy if our use of cookies changes. Any significant updates will be communicated on the website.
8. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, email paula-townsend@hotmail.com.