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Cookie Policy
Effective date: 1 November 2024
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit — such as your preferences or login state — to make the experience faster and more useful next time.
We also use similar technologies such as local storage and session storage, which work in a comparable way. This policy refers to all of these collectively as "cookies".
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies to operate the GetWilled service, remember your session, understand how the site is used, and (with your consent) measure marketing effectiveness.
3. Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. They include session management, authentication, and security cookies.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| session | GetWilled | Maintains your login session while you use the service. | Session |
| better-auth.session_token | GetWilled | Authenticates your account and keeps you signed in. | 7 days |
| __Secure-next-auth.session-token | GetWilled | Secure authentication token for the app. | 30 days |
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site — which pages are popular, where people drop off, and how the service can be improved. Data is aggregated and anonymised where possible.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics (via GTM) | Counts visits and tracks user journeys across the site. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users within a 24-hour period. | 24 hours |
Functional cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to improve your experience.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme | GetWilled | Remembers your light/dark mode preference. | 1 year |
| cc_cookie | GetWilled | Records your cookie consent preferences. | 6 months |
Payment cookies
Set by our payment processor when you make a purchase.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid | Stripe | Fraud prevention and security for payment transactions. | 1 year / session |
4. Managing cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Each browser is different — look for a "Privacy" or "Security" section in your browser's settings menu. You can also visit aboutcookies.org for guidance specific to your browser.
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent the GetWilled service from working properly — you will not be able to log in or save your will.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or in applicable law. We will post any updates on this page with a revised effective date.
6. Contact
Questions about our use of cookies: hello@getwilled.co.uk