Cookie Notice
Last updated: 7 June 2026 · Controller: Formalus Limited
This Cookie Notice explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website (formalus.com), what they do, and the choices you have. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the site owner about how the site is used. Some cookies are essential; others are optional and set only with your consent.
2How we use cookies
We use a small number of cookies for two purposes only: to make the website function correctly, and to understand — in aggregate and anonymised form — how visitors use the site so we can improve it. We do not use cookies for advertising, and we do not sell or share cookie data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
3Categories of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These are required for the website to function and to remember your cookie choices. They do not require consent and cannot be switched off through our consent banner.
Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 to measure how the site is used (for example, which pages are visited and for how long). These cookies are set only after you accept analytics cookies in our consent banner. IP addresses are anonymised and we do not use this data to identify individual visitors.
4The cookies we set
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
formalus_cookie_consent | Formalus (this site) | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask again on every visit. | 12 months |
_ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique visitors to compile anonymised usage statistics. | 2 years |
_ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics 4 | Persists the analytics session state for the property. | 2 years |
wordpress_logged_in_*, wp-settings-* | WordPress / WP Engine | Set only for signed-in site administrators to keep them logged in and remember admin preferences. Not set for ordinary visitors. | Session to 1 year |
The exact analytics cookie names may vary slightly depending on the Google Analytics configuration in force at the time of your visit.
5Managing your cookie choices
- Consent banner — when you first visit, you can accept or decline analytics cookies. You can change your choice at any time by clearing the consent cookie or reopening the banner.
- Browser controls — most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the site working.
- Google Analytics opt-out — you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on from tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
6Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. There is no agreed industry standard for how websites should respond to it. We honour your choices through our consent banner rather than relying on Do Not Track signals.
7Changes to this notice
We update this notice when the cookies we use change. The “last updated” date above shows when the current version took effect.
8Contact
Questions about cookies or privacy: privacy@formalus.com or write to Formalus Limited, 20–22 Wenlock Road, London N1 7GU, United Kingdom.
Contact us
Questions, complaints, or rights requests: privacy@formalus.com or write to Formalus Limited, 20–22 Wenlock Road, London N1 7GU, United Kingdom.