Cookie policy
The information below is designed help you to understand how we use cookies, why and how you can adjust your browser settings to control cookies collected should you wish.
Who are we?
This website is operated by Join the Dots (JtD) who are a business/trading name of Edit Agency Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 03624881 whose registered office is at 20 Manvers Street, Bath, United Kingdom, BA1 1JW.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site and third parties.
Cookies that we use
Necessary cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off . They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie | Type | Description |
| rc::a | HTML Local Storage | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website. |
| rc::c | HTML Local Storage | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. |
| __cf_bm | HTTP Cookie | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website. |
| li_gc | HTTP Cookie | Stores the user’s cookie consent state for the current domain |
| CookieConsent | HTTP Cookie | Stores the user’s cookie consent state for the current domain |
| visitorId | HTTP Cookie | Preserves users states across page requests. |
| bscookie | HTTP Cookie | This cookie is used to identify the visitor through an application. This allows the visitor to login to a website through their LinkedIn application for example. |
| __cf_bm | HTTP Cookie | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website. |
| _cfuvid | HTTP Cookie | This cookie is a part of the services provided by Cloudflare – Including load-balancing, deliverance of website content and serving DNS connection for website operators. |
Preference cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
| Cookie | Type | Description |
| lidc | HTTP Cookie | Registers which server-cluster is serving the visitor. This is used in context with load balancing, in order to optimize user experience. |
Statistics cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.
| Cookie | Type | Description |
| _ga | HTTP Cookie | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. |
| _ga_# | HTTP Cookie | Used by Google Analytics to collect data on the number of times a user has visited the website as well as dates for the first and most recent visit. |
| AnalyticsSyncHistory | HTTP Cookie | Used in connection with data-synchronization with third-party analysis service. |
| __hssc | HTTP Cookie | Identifies if the cookie data needs to be updated in the visitor’s browser. |
| __hssrc | HTTP Cookie | Used to recognise the visitor’s browser upon reentry on the website. |
| __hstc | HTTP Cookie | Sets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to obtain data on visitor behaviour for statistical purposes. |
| _ga | HTTP Cookie | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. |
| _ga_# | HTTP Cookie | Used by Google Analytics to collect data on the number of times a user has visited the website as well as dates for the first and most recent visit. |
| hubspotutk | HTTP Cookie | Sets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to obtain data on visitor behaviour for statistical purposes. |
| ln_or | HTTP Cookie | Registers statistical data on users’ behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator. |
| ziwsSession | HTML Local Storage | Collects statistics on the user’s visits to the website, such as the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages have been read. |
| ziwsSessionId | HTML Local Storage | Collects statistics on the user’s visits to the website, such as the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages have been read. |
Marketing cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
| Cookie | Type | Description |
| __ptq.gif | Pixel Tracker | Sends data to the marketing platform Hubspot about the visitor’s device and behaviour. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels. |
| bcookie | HTTP Cookie | Used by the social networking service, LinkedIn, for tracking the use of embedded services. |
| li_sugr | HTTP Cookie | Collects data on user behaviour and interaction in order to optimize the website and make advertisement on the website more relevant. |
| UserMatchHistory | HTTP Cookie | Ensures visitor browsing-security by preventing cross-site request forgery. This cookie is essential for the security of the website and visitor. |
Unclassified Cookies
Unclassified cookies are cookies that we are in the process of classifying, together with the providers of individual cookies.
| Cookie | Type | Description |
| None used |
How do I change my cookie settings?
Common web browsers generally allow users some control over most cookies through the browser settings. There are also lots of different third-party browser plug-ins and extensions available which you can download to make it easier to see and control your cookies.
To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them (in addition to the control settings on your browser), visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Please be aware that restricting cookies may affect your ability to use our websites as they were intended.
This policy was last updated in March 2024.
