Cookie policy
Last updated: 1 July 2026
This policy explains how Acquisition Intelligence uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, in line with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We also use session storage in server-side sessions for essential operation (not stored as browser cookies except the session identifier).
How you control cookies
On your first visit, we show a cookie banner. You can accept all cookies, reject optional cookies, or manage preferences by category. You can change your choice at any time by clearing cookies in your browser and revisiting the site, or contact us at hello@acquisitionintelligence.co.uk.
Cookies we use
| Cookie / storage | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Strictly necessary | Keeps you logged in and maintains secure session state. | Session (deleted when you close your browser) |
ai_cookie_prefs |
Strictly necessary | Remembers your cookie consent choices. | Up to 12 months |
affiliate_ref |
Marketing (optional) | Attributes sign-ups to an affiliate partner when you arrive via a referral link. | Up to 90 days (only if you accept marketing cookies) |
Session: pending_affiliate_ref |
Strictly necessary / temporary | Temporarily holds a referral code in your server session until you accept or reject marketing cookies, or register. | Session |
Third-party resources
- Google Fonts — loaded only if you accept functional cookies. Google may receive your IP address when fonts are fetched.
- jsDelivr CDN — serves Bootstrap CSS/JS required to display the site. We use this content delivery network for performance; it does not set marketing cookies on our behalf.
- Stripe — on checkout pages, Stripe may set cookies necessary for payment fraud prevention and checkout completion.
Categories explained
- Strictly necessary — required for the site to function; cannot be switched off.
- Functional — optional enhancements such as branded web fonts.
- Marketing — affiliate referral tracking; requires your consent before we set the referral cookie or log referral clicks.
See also our Privacy policy. Questions: hello@acquisitionintelligence.co.uk.