Cookies
Last updated: 4 August 2026
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember preferences, keep essential features working, and — if you allow — understand how pages are used.
How we use cookies
Charter Vale Financial Counsel uses essential cookies required for basic operation (including remembering your cookie choice) and optional analytics cookies that help us see which guides and advice pages are most useful. Analytics cookies load only after you Accept on the consent banner. Rejecting analytics does not block access to advice pages, fee guidance, or the enquiry form.
Cookies table
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| chartervale_cookie_consent | Stores whether you accepted or rejected optional cookies | 1 year (localStorage) | Charter Vale (first party) |
| cv_session | Maintains basic site session integrity where enabled by the host | Session | Charter Vale / hosting provider |
| _ga | Distinguishes visitors for aggregate analytics (only if accepted) | Up to 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Distinguishes visitors for short-term analytics (only if accepted) | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
Managing or disabling cookies
Use the Accept or Reject buttons on our banner when it appears. You can clear site data in your browser settings to reset the stored preference and see the banner again. Browser controls also let you block third-party cookies entirely.
Third-party cookies
If you accept analytics, Google may set cookies subject to its own privacy policy. We do not use advertising networks on this site.
Impact of disabling
Blocking essential storage may prevent us from remembering your choice, so the banner may reappear. Disabling analytics only means we will not receive aggregated usage statistics; consultations, forms, and content remain available.
For personal data handling more broadly, read our privacy notice.