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Cookies Notice

Last updated: April 2026

The short version

Geneablocks currently sets no cookies. We use browser local storage for on-device preferences only, which never leaves your browser. This will change when we add advertising — and we will update this notice and add a consent banner before that happens.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. They are used for a wide range of purposes — keeping you logged in, remembering preferences, measuring how pages are used, and delivering targeted advertising.

Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), websites must tell you clearly what cookies they set and obtain your consent before setting any non-essential cookies.

Cookies set by Geneablocks

Cookie / Storage Type Purpose Status
Browser local storage On-device only Saves any on-page preferences to your own device. Never transmitted to any server. Active
Google AdSense Advertising (third-party) Will be used to display relevant advertisements when our AdSense account is approved and activated. Not yet active
Affiliate tracking Affiliate (third-party) Affiliate partner links may set cookies to track referrals when you click through to a partner site. Not yet active

Netlify hosting infrastructure

Geneablocks is hosted on Netlify. As part of standard hosting operations, Netlify's infrastructure processes technical data including IP addresses when pages are served. This is not set by Geneablocks directly. See Netlify's Privacy Policy for details.

When advertising is added

Before Google AdSense or any advertising network goes live on Geneablocks, we will:

  • Update this cookies notice to describe the specific cookies being set
  • Add a cookie consent banner to the site which will appear on first visit and allow you to accept or decline non-essential cookies
  • Ensure that no advertising cookies are set before your consent is obtained, in compliance with UK GDPR and PECR

You will not be surprised by advertising cookies — we will ask first.

How to manage or clear cookies and local storage

You can clear local storage and any cookies at any time through your browser settings. The steps vary by browser:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data

You can also use your browser's private or incognito mode to browse without any local storage being saved.

Changes to this notice

We will update this notice before any new cookies or tracking technologies are introduced. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent changes.

Contact

If you have questions about how this site uses cookies or local storage, please contact us on: legal[at]geneablocks[dot]com.

You can also raise a concern with the UK's Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.