Cookie Policy

Last updated: 2 April 2026

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners. This policy explains what cookies the PaperTrail website (papertrail.uk) uses and why.

Cookies we use

Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as submitting a form. They do not store any personally identifiable information.

Cookie Purpose Duration
XSRF-TOKEN Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks. Session
papertrail_session Manages your session while browsing the site. 2 hours

Analytics cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve the website experience.

Cookie Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated number. 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4. 2 years

Cloudflare Web Analytics is also used on this site. Cloudflare's analytics solution is privacy-first and does not use cookies or track individual visitors.

Managing cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links explain how to manage cookies in common browsers:

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

Changes to this policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top indicates when it was last revised.

Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please get in touch. You can also read our full Privacy Policy for more details on how we handle personal data.