What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember preferences and understand how pages are used.

Cookies We Use

NamePurposeDurationProvider
dhw-cookie-consentStores your cookie banner choice (accept or reject)1 yearDesktop Haven Way
dhw-sessionMaintains form state during a single visitSessionDesktop Haven Way
_gaAnalytics — distinguishes visitors (only if you accept cookies)2 yearsGoogle Analytics
_gidAnalytics — distinguishes visitors (only if you accept cookies)24 hoursGoogle Analytics

Essential vs Analytics

Essential cookies (dhw-cookie-consent, dhw-session) are required for basic site operation and preference memory. They load regardless of banner choice.

Analytics cookies load only if you click Accept on the cookie banner. Rejecting analytics cookies does not affect site functionality.

Managing Cookies

You may clear cookies through your browser settings at any time. Rejecting cookies via our banner prevents analytics cookies from being set on future visits. See your browser help documentation for instructions on blocking or deleting cookies.

Third-Party Cookies

Analytics providers may set their own cookies subject to their privacy policies. We do not control third-party cookie behaviour beyond enabling or disabling the integration based on your consent.

Impact of Disabling

Disabling essential cookies may prevent the banner from remembering your choice. Disabling analytics cookies prevents us from seeing aggregated visit patterns but does not limit access to any page.

More Information

See our Privacy Policy for how we handle personal data. Contact contact@desktop-havenway.click with cookie-related questions.

Last updated: August 2025