Cookie Policy

How we use cookies

Last updated: 27 September 2026

This page explains the cookies and similar technologies used on designbox.co.uk, what each one does and how to change your mind at any time. designbox is a trading name of Design Box Ltd (company number 10338371).

We only use cookies that are not essential if you say yes. When you first visit, a small banner asks for your choice. Nothing for analytics or advertising is stored on your device until you choose.

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file a website saves in your browser. Some sites also use similar technologies, such as local storage in your browser, which work in much the same way. On this page we call them all cookies.

Cookies set by designbox.co.uk are first party. Cookies set by another company, such as Microsoft, are third party.

The cookies we use

Essential (always on)

These keep the site working and cannot be switched off.

Name	Set by	What it does	How long
`db_consent`	designbox	Remembers your cookie choice so we do not ask on every page. Stored in your browser.	12 months
`Booking calendar`	designbox bookings (app.designbox.co.uk, powered by HighLevel)	Makes the booking calendar work and remembers details you enter so you do not have to type them twice.	Until you clear your browser
`wordpress_, wp-settings-`	designbox	Only set if you log in to the site, which is our team only.	Session to 12 months

Analytics (only with your consent)

These help us see which pages are useful, so we can improve the site.

Name	Set by	What it does	How long
`_ga`	Google Analytics	Tells visits apart so we can count visitors.	2 years
`_ga_608T5Y40Q3`	Google Analytics	Keeps track of your current visit.	2 years
`_gauges_unique*`	Gauges, via our hosting provider Pressable	Counts unique visits for our hosting statistics.	Up to 12 months
`db_first_touch`	designbox	Remembers how you first found us, for example a search or an advert, so we know which marketing works when you send an enquiry. Stored in your browser.	Until you clear your browser

Marketing (only with your consent)

These measure whether our adverts lead to enquiries.

Name	Set by	What it does	How long
`_gcl_au`	Google Ads	Measures whether an advert led to an enquiry.	90 days
`_uetsid`	Microsoft Advertising	Measures visits that come from Microsoft adverts.	1 day
`_uetvid`	Microsoft Advertising	Measures visits from Microsoft adverts over time.	13 months
`MUID`	Microsoft (bing.com), third party	Used by Microsoft to recognise your browser across its services.	13 months

If you say no

If you choose Reject all, Google and Microsoft still receive a basic signal that a page was viewed, with no cookies or identifiers stored on your device. They use this to estimate overall numbers without tracking you. This is known as consent mode.

How to change your choice

You can change your choice at any time using the Cookie settings link in the footer of every page.

Your browser also lets you block or delete cookies. If you block essential cookies, parts of the site, such as the booking calendar, may not work properly. The ICO explains how to manage cookies.

Changes to this page

We will update this page if the cookies we use change. The date at the top shows when it was last updated.

Questions

If you have a question about cookies or your data, email us at info@designbox.co.uk or read our privacy policy.