Last updated: 2 November 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Alpha Design uses cookies and similar technologies on a-webdesign.com, what they do, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website saves on your computer, phone or tablet when you visit. They help the website work, remember your choices and, with your permission, help us understand how the website is used. Similar technologies, such as local storage, work in the same way and are covered by this policy.
Your choices
When you first visit our website, a banner asks whether you are happy for us to use non-essential cookies. Nothing other than essential cookies is set until you choose. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or pick exactly which types you allow, and you can change your mind at any time:
Change my cookie settingsThe types of cookies we use
- Essential: needed for the website to work and stay secure, for example remembering your cookie choice and protecting our contact form from spam with Google reCAPTCHA. These do not need your consent and cannot be switched off.
- Embedded content: if you choose to load the Google Map on our contact page, Google may set its own cookies. The map is only loaded with your permission.
- Analytics: with your permission, Google Analytics helps us understand which pages are popular and how people find us, so we can improve the website. We do not use analytics to identify you personally.
We do not currently use advertising or marketing cookies. If that changes, we will update this policy and ask for your consent first.
Cookies used on this website
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | How long | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
alpha_consent | A-Webdesign.com | Remembers your cookie choices | 6 months | Essential |
_GRECAPTCHA | Google reCAPTCHA | Protects our contact form from spam and abuse | 6 months | Essential |
wordpress_logged_in_*, wordpress_sec_*, wordpress_test_cookie | WordPress | Only set if you log in to the website's admin area | Session to 14 days | Essential |
_ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors so we can produce anonymous usage statistics | Up to 2 years | Analytics |
NID, AEC and similar | Google Maps | Set by Google when you choose to load the map on our contact page | Up to 6 months | Embedded content |
Controlling cookies in your browser
As well as using our cookie settings, you can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Each browser is slightly different, so check its help pages. Blocking essential cookies may stop parts of the website working properly. You can also opt out of Google Analytics across all websites with the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Changes and contact
We may update this Cookie Policy if the cookies we use change. If you have any questions, email us at team@a-webdesign.com.