Cookie Policy
Last updated: 28 October 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Japanese Knotweed Expert (“we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on japaneseknotweedexpert.co.uk. It should be read with our Privacy Policy.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that a website saves on your computer or phone. They let the site work, remember your choices and, with your permission, tell us how the site is used. We use the word “cookies” here to cover similar technologies such as local storage.
Your choice
When you first visit the site we ask whether you accept analytics cookies. We only use necessary cookies until you choose, and if you reject analytics cookies we don’t use them at all. Rejecting them doesn’t stop the site working.
You can change your mind at any time: open Cookie settings, or use the Cookie settings link at the bottom of every page. We keep your choice for six months, then ask again.
The cookies we use
Necessary cookies
These are needed for the site to work and to keep it secure, so they don’t need your consent.
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
| jkw_consent | This site | Remembers your cookie choice. | 6 months |
| Cloudflare Turnstile (e.g. cf_clearance, __cf_bm) | Cloudflare | Checks that contact and survey forms are sent by a person, not a spam robot. Only on pages with a form. | Up to 1 year |
| Formidable Forms (e.g. frm_form_views) | This site | Helps forms work and stops them being sent twice. | Session to 1 year |
| wordpress_*, wp-settings-* | This site | Only for our staff when logged in to manage the site. | Session to 1 year |
Analytics cookies (only with your consent)
We use Google Analytics 4 to count visits and see which pages are used and how people find us, so we can improve the site. Google Analytics doesn’t tell us who you are. We have turned off Google’s advertising features and we don’t use these cookies for advertising.
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Tells visits apart (a random number, not your name). | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics | Keeps track of your current visit. | 2 years |
Google Analytics is provided by Google Ireland Limited. Information it collects may be processed in the USA under the UK Extension to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. See how Google uses information from sites that use its services. You can also block Google Analytics on every website with Google’s opt-out browser add-on.
Videos and maps
Some pages show YouTube or Vimeo videos. They don’t load until you press play; when you do, YouTube (in its privacy-enhanced mode) or Vimeo may set their own cookies under their policies: Google privacy policy, Vimeo cookie policy.
Our maps use OpenStreetMap map images. These don’t set cookies, but your browser does contact OpenStreetMap’s servers to show the map.
Managing cookies in your browser
Most browsers let you see, block and delete cookies. If you block all cookies some parts of the site, such as forms, may not work. The ICO explains how at ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies.
Changes to this policy
We’ll update this page if we change the cookies we use, and ask for your consent again if needed.
Contact us
If you have any questions about cookies, email info@japaneseknotweedexpert.co.uk, call 0800 1337 444 or write to Japanese Knotweed Expert, Waterbridge Farm, Yarnfield Lane, Stone, ST15 0NE.