Cookie Policy

 

Who we are

Orato Consulting is the owner and operator of oratoconsulting.co.uk. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

 

What cookies are

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember settings, improve performance, and measure how the site is used.

 

How we use cookies

We use cookies to:

  • keep the website working properly
  • remember your cookie choices
  • understand how visitors use the site through analytics
  • allow embedded content such as YouTube videos to function correctly

 

Essential cookies

Essential cookies are needed for the website to operate. They help with basic site functions, security, and consent management. These cookies cannot be turned off via the site preferences.

Examples of essential cookie uses:

  • maintaining session or security settings
  • storing your cookie consent preference
  • delivering core website functionality

 

Non-essential cookies

Non-essential cookies are not required for the site to work. They are used for analytics, tracking, and other optional features.

We treat analytics cookies as non-essential. They are only activated after you give consent through the cookie preference tool.

 

Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager

We use Google Analytics via Google Tag Manager to collect anonymous usage information, such as:

  • pages visited
  • time spent on the site
  • device and browser type

Google Analytics data helps us improve the website. These cookies only run after you have consented.

YouTube/video embeds

Our website includes YouTube embeds and directly loaded videos.

When you interact with embedded YouTube videos, YouTube/Google may process data and set their own cookies. This may happen if you play a video, use video controls, or otherwise engage with the embedded content.

Those cookies are controlled by YouTube/Google and are outside our direct control.

 

Cookies used on this website

The main categories of cookies we use are:

  • essential cookies for site operation and consent management
  • analytics cookies for understanding site usage
  • functional cookies for embedded content preferences

Specific cookie names may vary and can change over time.

 

Essential vs non-essential cookies

Essential cookies

  • are required for the site to work
  • cannot be deselected if you use the website
  • include consent settings and security support

Non-essential cookies

  • are optional
  • include analytics and tracking cookies
  • only load after you give consent

 

Cookie consent and managing preferences

When you first visit, the cookie banner allows you to accept or manage cookie preferences.

You can change your choices at any time by using the cookie settings link or banner on the site.

If you withdraw consent, non-essential cookies will stop being used going forward.

 

Data sharing with third-party processors

We work with third parties to support the website, including:

  • Google for analytics and embedded video services
  • SMTP2GO for contact form email delivery
  • hosting and site management providers

These third parties process data only on our behalf and under our instructions.

 

Data retention

Cookie data is retained for the period specified by each cookie provider or until you remove it from your browser.

Analytics cookies typically expire after a set time defined by Google Analytics or Google Tag Manager.

 

User rights

You have the right to:

  • withdraw cookie consent at any time
  • request access to any personal data collected about you
  • ask for corrections to any inaccurate data
  • lodge a complaint if you believe your data is being mishandled

 

Contact details

If you have questions about this cookie policy or your privacy rights, contact:

Orato Consulting

Email: tim@oratoconsulting.co.uk

Last updated: 20/05/2026