Cookie policy

How we use cookies

The lyha.co.uk website puts small files (known as ‘cookies’) onto your device to collect information about how you use the site.

A cookie is a small file which allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The website can be tailored to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

We use Google Analytics software to collect information about how you use the lyha.co.uk website. We do this to help make sure the site is meeting the needs of it's users and to help us make improvements.
Google Analytics stores information about:
  • the pages you visit on lyha.co.uk
  • how long you spend on each lyha.co.uk page 
  • how you found the site 
  • what you do while you’re visiting the site
  • We don’t collect or store your personal information (eg your name or address)
  • We don’t allow Google to use or share our analytics data.

Specific cookies we use

Cookie name Purpose Expiration time
has_js Records whether your browser has JavaScript enabled. expires on browser close
_ga Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the web site. 2 years
_gat Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. 1 day
_gid Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the web site. 1 day
p.gif Keeps track of special fonts used on the web site for internal analysis. This cookie does not register any visitor data.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Guidance on how to disable cookies on browsers and devices can be found on the internet. Links for some of the more popular browsers are listed below:

Internet Explorer
Delete and manage cookies (microsoft.com)

Google Chrome
Clear, enable and manage cookies in Chrome - Computer - Google Chrome Help

Mozilla Firefox
Block websites from storing cookies and site data in Firefox | Firefox Help (mozilla.org)

Apple Safari
Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support (UK)