Cookie Policy
This page explains the cookies West Digital Studios uses on westdigitalstudios.co.uk, why, and how you can control them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They let a site remember things about your visit, like whether you’re logged in or which cookies you’ve already agreed to.
The cookies we use
Strictly necessary
These are required for the site to function and can’t be switched off. They’re set automatically and don’t need your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
| wordpress_logged_in_*, wp-settings-* | Keeps you signed in to the Producer Portal or your account | Session / persistent while logged in |
| wd_cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie choice so we don’t ask again | 180 days |
Payment (necessary for transactions)
Set only on the pages where you’re actively making a booking or payment, to prevent fraud on that transaction.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
| __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid | Set by Stripe, our payment processor, to detect fraudulent card use during checkout | Up to 1 year (__stripe_mid), 30 minutes (__stripe_sid) |
Analytics (only with your consent)
These help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. They are off by default and only load if you click “Accept all” on the cookie banner.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics — distinguishes visitors and measures site usage | Up to 2 years |
Managing your choice
You can change your mind at any time by clearing your cookies for this site in your browser, which will bring the cookie banner back on your next visit.
Questions
Contact us at hello@westdigitalstudios.co.uk or 020 8743 5100.