Cookies and what we store

This page lists everything the HomeDash website stores in your browser. Google Analytics is the only thing that needs your agreement, and it does not load at all unless you accept.

The HomeDash app at app.homedash.co.uk is separate; it uses a sign-in cookie to keep you logged in.

What is stored

• _ga, _ga_VM9QZ6RM1F

  Lets us count visits and see which pages are used, so we can improve the site.

  Type

  Cookies (Google Analytics)

  Set

  Only if you accept analytics

  Kept

  Up to 2 years, or until you reject analytics

• cookie-consent

  Remembers your choice so we do not ask on every page.

  Type

  Local storage

  Set

  When you accept or reject analytics

  Kept

  Until you clear your browser data

• hd_first_touch_utm

  Keeps those tags for this visit, so that if you sign up we know which article, email or post brought you. If you have not accepted, the tags are never written to your browser.

  Type

  Session storage

  Set

  Only if you accept analytics, and you arrived from a link that carries campaign tags

  Kept

  Until you close the tab

• Calculator and checklist entries

  Keeps what you entered so it is still there when you come back. It stays in your browser unless you ask us to email you your results.

  Type

  Local storage

  Set

  When you type into one of our free tools or resources

  Kept

  Until you clear your browser data

• hd_faq_searches, hd_recent_searches

  Shows your recent searches on those pages.

  Type

  Local storage

  Set

  When you search the FAQ or the Knowledge Hub

  Kept

  Until you clear your browser data

• Sign-up bar dismissed

  Keeps the bar closed for the rest of your visit.

  Type

  Session storage

  Set

  When you close the sign-up bar at the bottom of a page

  Kept

  Until you close the tab

How we handle personal data more widely is in our Privacy Policy.