Cookie Policy

Last Update

April 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to site owners.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential cookies – required for core website functionality
Performance and analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use our site
Functionality cookies – remember your preferences
Booking related cookies – to support our appointment booking system

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They include cookies that:

Enable page navigation
Support security and accessibility
Allow forms to function correctly

Name	Description	Duration
comment_author_url	Used to track the user across multiple sessions.	Session
comment_author	Used to track the user across multiple sessions.	Session
comment_author_email	Used to track the user across multiple sessions.	Session

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Name	Description	Duration
_gac_	Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together.	90 days
__utma	ID used to identify users and sessions	2 years after last activity
__utmt	Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests	10 minutes
__utmb	Used to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server.	30 minutes after last activity
__utmc	Used only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session.	End of session (browser)
__utmz	Contains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server	6 months after last activity
__utmv	Contains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server.	2 years after last activity
__utmx	Used to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test.	18 months
_ga	ID used to identify users	2 years
_gali	Used by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked	30 seconds
_ga_	ID used to identify users	2 years
_gid	ID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity	24 hours
_gat	Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager	1 minute

Booking System Cookies

We use a partner app Timely to manage our appointments.

Timely may set cookies or similar technologies to:

Enable the booking process
Remember your session while making an appointment
Ensure the system functions securely

These cookies are essential for booking services through our website.

Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website.

This helps us improve performance and user experience.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as preferences or previously entered information).

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services embedded on our site, such as:

Booking platforms
Embedded content (e.g. maps or social media)
Plugins used to improve website performance or features

We do not control these cookies directly.

Managing Cookies

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish:

You can set your browser to block or alert you about cookies
You can delete cookies already stored on your device
You can manage your preferences via our cookie consent banner

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality, especially booking features.

Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be asked to consent to the use of non-essential cookies.

You can withdraw or change your consent at any time.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you wish to raise a concern regarding the cookie policy of our website, please contact us via email:

hello@metalfatiguepiercing.com

Monday	11am - 2:30pmthen3pm - 5pm
Tuesday	11am - 2:30pmthen3pm - 5pm
Wednesday	11am - 2:30pmthen3pm - 5pm
Thursday	11am - 2:30pmthen3pm - 5pm
Friday	11am - 2:30pmthen3pm - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 2:30pmthen3pm - 5pm
Sunday	Closed