1What Is a Cookie?
A cookie is a tiny text file that a website saves on your phone or computer when you visit. It helps the website remember things β like that you are logged in, or how many people visited today.
Cookies do not contain viruses. They cannot run programmes or access files on your device. They simply store small pieces of information to make your experience better.
2Cookies We Use
We only use cookies that are genuinely needed. Here is the full list:
Cookie NameWho Sets ItWhat It DoesHow LongCan You Refuse?PHPSESSIDThis websiteKeeps you logged in while you browse. Without it, you would have to log in on every page.Until you close your browserNo β the site cannot work without itremember_tokenThis websiteRemembers you when you tick "Remember me" at login, so you do not need to log in again for 30 days.30 daysYes β just do not tick "Remember me"csrf_tokenThis websiteA security token that protects you from malicious forms being submitted on your behalf (CSRF attacks).Until you close your browserNo β it is a security requirement_gc_*GoatCounter (analytics)Counts how many people visit our website. No personal data is collected β only anonymous page views. We use this to improve our site.Up to 1 yearYes β see Section 3 below__hs_* / hubspotutkHubSpot (EU servers)Set when you use the "Request Confidential Consultation" form. Helps HubSpot manage your enquiry and prevents duplicate submissions.Up to 13 monthsYes β do not submit the form if you prefer not to__stripe_*Stripe (payments)Set during the payment process to prevent fraud and ensure your payment goes through securely. Stripe is our payment processor.Session / variesNo β required to process payments
3We Do NOT Use
We want to be fully transparent. We do not use:
- Advertising or targeting cookies (no Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, or retargeting);
- Cookies that track you across other websites;
- Any cookie that sells or shares your data with third parties for marketing.
4How to Control or Delete Cookies
You are in control. Here is how to manage cookies on the most common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings β Privacy and Security β Cookies and other site data;
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings β Privacy & Security β Cookies and Site Data;
- Safari (iPhone/iPad): Settings β Safari β Privacy & Security;
- Microsoft Edge: Settings β Cookies and site permissions.
To opt out of GoatCounter analytics specifically, you can enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings β GoatCounter respects this setting.
5Third-Party Cookie Policies
For cookies set by third-party services, please read their own policies:
- GoatCounter: goatcounter.com/privacy β privacy-friendly, no personal data collected;
- HubSpot (EU): legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy β form and CRM data management;
- Stripe: stripe.com/gb/privacy β secure payment processing.
6Questions?
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us β we are happy to explain:
- Email: mrskhanmatrimonial@gmail.com
- Post: Mrs Khanβs Matrimonial Services Limited, 20-23 Woodside Place, Glasgow, G3 7QL
For wider data protection queries, see our Contact & Data Protection Enquiries page.