Cookie Policy
Last updated March 2026
Who's this policy for?
When you visit the Catalyst website, small files called cookies are placed on your device. This policy explains what they are, why we use them, and how you can control them.
We'll keep this straightforward - no jargon, no small print.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser when you visit a website. They help sites remember information about your visit- things like your preferences, how you navigated the site, and whether you've been before.
They can't access other files on your device, and they won't harm your computer.
Cookies we use
Essential cookies
These are necessary for the website to function. Without them, certain parts of the site won't work. They don't collect personal information and can't be switched off.
Session cookie - Keeps the site running during your visit -End of session
Cookie consent - Remembers your cookie preferences - 12 months
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site - which pages are most popular, how long people stay, and where they come from. This helps us improve the experience for everyone.
All data collected is anonymised. We don't know who you are from this data - only that someone visited.
_ga — Google Analytics — Distinguishes unique users — 2 years
_ga_XXXXXXXX — Google Analytics — Maintains session state — 2 years
_gid — Google Analytics — Distinguishes users (short-term) — 24 hours
_gat — Google Analytics — Throttles request rate — 1 minute
Google may transfer this data outside of the UK/EEA. You can find more information in Google's Privacy Policy.
What we don't do
We don't use cookies to collect your name, email address or any personally identifiable information without your knowledge.
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We don't sell cookie data to third parties.
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We don't use cookies to serve you advertising.
How to manage your cookies
When you first visit the site, you'll be asked to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time.
You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies - here's how for the most common ones:
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Google Chrome
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Mozilla Firefox
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Safari
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Microsoft Edge
Please note: blocking essential cookies will affect how the site functions.
Changes to this policy
We'll update this policy from time to time - if anything significant changes, we'll flag it on the site. The "last updated" date at the top will always show you when it was last reviewed.
Questions
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, get in touch:
Catalyst by Sixty Eight People