This Cookie Policy explains how Arctic Media Limited uses cookies and similar technologies on arctic-media.com. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site owner. Similar technologies include pixels, tags and local storage; we refer to all of these as “cookies” in this policy.
2. The cookies we use
We group cookies into the following categories. Strictly necessary cookies are always active; all others are set only after you give consent through our cookie banner.
2.1 Strictly necessary
Required for the Website to function (for example, security, load balancing and remembering your cookie choices). These cannot be switched off in our systems.
2.2 Performance and analytics
Help us understand how visitors use the Website (Google Analytics 4) so we can improve it. Set only with your consent.
2.3 Marketing and advertising
Set by us or our advertising partners (the Meta Pixel and Google Ads) to measure campaign performance and show relevant ads. Set only with your consent.
2.4 Cookie details
The main cookies and similar technologies we use are listed below. Exact names and durations set by third parties may change; you can always review the current list and update your choices via the cookie settings link on the Website.
| Cookie / Pixel | Provider & Purpose | Type | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consent record | Arctic Media — stores your cookie preferences | Necessary | Up to 12 months |
| Session / security | Arctic Media / host — core site function and security | Necessary | Session |
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | Analytics | Up to 2 years |
| _ga_<id> | Google Analytics 4 — maintains session state | Analytics | Up to 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | Analytics | 24 hours |
| _fbp | Meta Pixel — ad measurement and delivery | Marketing | Up to 3 months |
| fr | Meta — ad delivery and retargeting | Marketing | Up to 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads — conversion measurement | Marketing | Up to 3 months |
3. Managing your preferences
When you first visit the Website, our cookie banner lets you accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your choice at any time via the cookie settings link on the Website. You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings, although some features may not work correctly as a result.
4. Consent
We rely on your consent for all non-essential cookies, in line with the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018 and applicable UK/EU rules. We do not set non-essential cookies until you have given consent.
5. Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy as our Website and the technologies we use change. The effective date above shows when it was last revised.
6. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact [email protected].