Cookie Policy
Last updated: 27 May 2026 | EKSTRUH LTD | Applies to: seoaudittool.co.uk
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how EKSTRUH LTD ("we", "us", or "our"), the company behind seoaudittool.co.uk, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
By clicking "Accept All" on our cookie banner, you consent to the use of all cookies described below. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by using the Manage Preferences button at the bottom of this page.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.
Cookies can be first-party (set by us) or third-party (set by services we use, such as Google Analytics). They can also be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain on your device for a set period).
3. Cookies We Use
We group our cookies into four categories. The table below lists the cookies currently in use on this website.
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to work correctly. They cannot be disabled. Without them, services like user login, form submissions, and security checks would not function.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
seoaudittool.co.uk | Maintains your user session across pages | Session | Necessary |
sat_cookie_consent |
seoaudittool.co.uk | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | Necessary |
XSRF-TOKEN |
seoaudittool.co.uk | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session | Necessary |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site — which pages are visited most, where visitors come from, and whether they encounter errors. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous. We use this data to improve the website.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years | Analytics |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics (GA4) | Persists session state for GA4 measurement | 2 years | Analytics |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes users — expires after 24 hours | 24 hours | Analytics |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute | Analytics |
3.3 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies track your activity across websites to help advertisers deliver more relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness. We may use these if we run paid advertising campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency | 3 months | Marketing |
IDE |
Google DoubleClick | Used to serve targeted advertisements relevant to users | 1 year | Marketing |
3.4 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation, such as remembering your language preference or previously entered domain URLs.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
sat_lang |
seoaudittool.co.uk | Remembers your selected language preference | 1 year | Functional |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We do not control these cookies. You can learn more about how third parties use cookies by visiting their respective privacy policies:
- Google Analytics / Google Ads — Google Privacy Policy
- Google DoubleClick — Google Advertising Technologies
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on .
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in three ways:
- Our preference centre — Use the Manage Preferences button below to choose which cookie categories you accept. Your choice will be saved for 12 months.
- Browser settings — Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings. Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Find instructions for your browser: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari.
- Opt-out tools — You can also use the Your Online Choices tool (EU) or the DAA opt-out page (US) to manage interest-based advertising preferences.
6. Legal Basis
We rely on the following legal bases under the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) to set cookies:
- Strictly necessary cookies — Legitimate interests (and exempted from consent under PECR Regulation 6(4)).
- Analytics, marketing, and functional cookies — Your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We recommend checking back periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: help@seoaudittool.co.uk
Update your cookie preferences
Change or withdraw your consent at any time. Your new choice takes effect immediately.
Cookie Preferences
Choose which cookies you are happy for us to use. You can change these settings at any time. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to function.