Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 September 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser when you visit a website. We use cookies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and — with your explicit consent — understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the site and platform to function correctly. They do not require your consent under GDPR and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID | Maintains your login session to the admin panel. Without this cookie the platform cannot identify you between page loads. | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
pd_cookie_consent | Records your cookie preference (accepted or declined) so the banner does not appear on every page. | 365 days |
Analytics Cookies (require your consent)
These cookies are only placed on your device after you explicitly accept analytics cookies via the consent banner. If you decline or have not yet responded, none of these cookies are set.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated client identifier. Used to calculate sessions and user counts. | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Used to persist session state between page loads for GA4. | 2 years |
We have enabled IP anonymisation in Google Analytics. We do not use Google Analytics advertising features or share analytics data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Cookies
Stripe, our payment processor, may set cookies on checkout pages to detect fraud and ensure payment security. These cookies are governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy and are outside our direct control.
Managing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preference at any time by clicking Cookie Settings in the footer of any page. This reopens the consent banner and lets you change your choice.
You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from staying logged in to the admin panel.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies: info@portraitdesk.com