Cookie Policy — Mainspring

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website places in your browser when you visit. They are used to remember information between page visits — for example, whether you have already responded to a cookie consent prompt, or which pages you viewed.

Cookies don't give us access to your device beyond the information they store. They help us understand how the site is used and enable basic functions like the consent preference banner on our homepage.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Always Active

Required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled.

cookieConsent — stores your cookie preference (localStorage, no expiry)

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use the site — which pages are viewed, how long visits last, and where visitors arrive from. All data is anonymised.

_ga, _ga_* — Google Analytics (persistent, up to 2 years)
_gid — Google Analytics session (24 hours)

Marketing Cookies

Used to show relevant advertisements on other platforms and to measure the effectiveness of any advertising we run. We do not currently run advertising campaigns but may do so in future.

_fbp — Facebook Pixel (90 days)
_uetq — Bing UET (persistent)

Preference Cookies

Remember settings that improve your experience, such as language or region preferences. Currently used minimally on this site.

lang_pref — language preference if set (session)

3. Cookie Duration

Session cookies exist only for the duration of your browser session and are deleted when you close the browser.

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period (from a few hours to two years, depending on the cookie). You can delete them at any time through your browser settings.

4. Your Cookie Preferences

Use the controls below to manage which cookies you allow. Your preferences are saved in your browser's local storage and will be applied on your next visit to our homepage.

Preferences saved.

Essential

Required for site to function

Analytics

Anonymised usage statistics

Marketing

Advertising measurement

Preferences

Language and region settings

5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Note that blocking all cookies may affect how this and other websites function.

Google Chrome

1. Click the three-dot menu → Settings → Privacy and security

2. Select "Cookies and other site data"

3. Choose your preferred setting or add site-specific exceptions

4. To delete existing cookies: "See all cookies and site data" → Remove All

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click the three-line menu → Settings → Privacy & Security

2. Under "Cookies and Site Data", choose your preference

3. To manage specific sites, click "Manage Exceptions"

4. To delete cookies: "Clear Data" under Cookies and Site Data

Apple Safari

1. Safari menu → Preferences (macOS) or Settings (iOS)

2. Select "Privacy" tab

3. Adjust "Block all cookies" or "Prevent cross-site tracking"

4. To delete cookies: "Manage Website Data" → Remove All

Microsoft Edge

1. Click the three-dot menu → Settings → Cookies and site permissions

2. Select "Cookies and site data"

3. Toggle "Block third-party cookies" or add exceptions

4. To delete cookies: "See all cookies and site data" → Remove All

Mobile browsers: access cookie settings through the browser's main settings menu under Privacy or Security options.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to withdraw your consent to optional cookies at any time using the preference controls above. Withdrawing consent does not affect the legality of any processing that took place before the withdrawal.

Disabling analytics or marketing cookies will not affect your ability to use this website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to function.

For questions about cookies or data protection, contact us at [email protected]. Full details on your data rights are in our Privacy Policy.