Cookie policy
Last updated 17 October 2026
Cookies are small files a website stores in your browser. This site uses as few as possible. Analytics cookies are only set if you agree.
Strictly necessary
We remember your cookie choice in your browser’s local storage so we do not ask you on every page. It holds only the word “granted” or “denied” and is never sent to us.
| Name | Purpose | Kept for |
|---|---|---|
| mr_cookie_choice | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected analytics | Until you clear your browser data |
Analytics (only with your consent)
Google Analytics 4 helps us understand how many people visit and which pages they read. Advertising features are turned off. See our privacy policy for how this data is handled.
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Kept for |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Tells one visitor from another | 2 years |
| _ga_<id> | Google Analytics | Keeps track of a visit | 2 years |
If you withdraw consent, we delete these cookies from this site straight away. You can read more in Google’s cookie information or install the Google Analytics opt-out add-on.
YouTube video
The video on our home page shows a still picture until you press play. Only then does the YouTube player load, in YouTube’s privacy-enhanced mode (youtube-nocookie.com). Once playing, YouTube (Google) may store information in your browser to run the player and count views. See Google’s privacy policy.
Newsletter sign-up
The sign-up form on our home page is provided by Kit (Kit, Inc.). Kit’s script stores the following in your browser’s local storage. It does not set cookies.
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Kept for |
|---|---|---|---|
| ckid | Kit | A random ID sent to Kit with each view of the form, so Kit can count form views and sign-ups | Until you clear your browser data |
| cksubscribed-<id> | Kit | Set only if you sign up; remembers that you have already subscribed | Until you clear your browser data |
See Kit’s privacy policy for how Kit handles this data.
Managing cookies
You can change your choice at any time with the button above or the “Cookie settings” link at the foot of every page. Most browsers also let you block or delete cookies in their settings.
Contact
benchudev Ltd, info@benchudev.co.uk