Cookie Policy | Soulful Horizons

This policy explains what cookies and similar technologies Soulful Horizons uses on this website, why we use them, and how you can control them. Read it alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We also use localStorage, a similar browser-based storage technology. Unlike cookies, localStorage data is not sent to our servers — it stays on your device.

2. What We Use and Why

We keep our use of cookies to the minimum necessary. Here is everything stored in your browser when you visit this site:

Name	Type	Purpose	Duration	Category
`sh_cookie_consent`	localStorage	Stores your consent choice so we don't ask every visit.	Until cleared	Strictly necessary
Google Fonts	Network request	Loads our website fonts from Google's servers. Sends your IP address to Google as a standard part of the request.	N/A (request-based)	Functional
`_ga`	Cookie	Google Analytics 4. Distinguishes unique visitors. Only set if you consent.	2 years	Analytics
`_ga_*`	Cookie	Google Analytics 4. Maintains session state. Only set if you consent.	2 years	Analytics
Calendly	Third-party embed	Loads the booking widget on the Work With Me page so you can schedule a call. Calendly may set its own cookies to run the scheduler. Only loads on pages with a booking form.	Varies (see Calendly)	Functional

We do not use advertising cookies, social media tracking cookies, or any cookies not listed above.

3. Strictly Necessary Storage

The sh_cookie_consent item is strictly necessary — without it we would ask for your preference on every single visit. Under UK GDPR and PECR, strictly necessary cookies do not require consent. We tell you about it here in the interest of transparency.

4. Your Consent Choices

When you first visit our website, a banner will ask whether you are happy for us to use Google Analytics and load Google Fonts (both of which may process your IP address). You can update your choice at any time using the buttons below:

If you choose essential only, Google Analytics will not load and no tracking cookies will be set. Google Fonts will fall back to a system font. Everything else on the site works exactly the same.

5. How to Control Cookies in Your Browser

Clearing your browser's localStorage will reset your consent preference and the banner will reappear on your next visit.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy if we add new features or tools to the site. When we do, the "last updated" date above will reflect the change.

Questions about our use of cookies?
Sarah Howard · Soulful Horizons
sarah@soulfulhorizons.co.uk