Cookie Policy
Effective date: 1 January 2025 · Last updated: 1 April 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Neutron Systems Ltd uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is used.
We also use similar technologies including web beacons, pixels, and local storage. Throughout this policy, we refer to all of these collectively as "cookies".
The cookies we use
We use four categories of cookies on our website:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ns_session | Maintains your session state as you navigate the site | Session |
| _ns_csrf | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics purposes | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (short-lived) | 24 hours |
We use IP anonymisation — your full IP address is never stored by our analytics. We do not allow Google to use our analytics data for their own advertising purposes.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ns_lang | Remembers your language preference | 12 months |
| _ns_region | Remembers your location/region preference | 12 months |
We do not currently use third-party advertising or marketing tracking cookies on our website.
How to manage cookies
Cookie consent banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. You can change your consent at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer of any page.
Browser settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Opt-out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will always indicate when the most recent change was made.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@neutronsystems.co.uk.