Cookie Policy

Last updated: 23 March 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you use it. Some cookies are essential for the site to work; others help us improve your experience.

2. Cookie Categories

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are required for the site to function and cannot be disabled.

Cookie Purpose Duration
planpost_cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year
planpost_theme Stores your dark/light mode preference 1 year
__cf_bm Cloudflare bot management 30 minutes

Analytics Cookies (Opt-In)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. They are only set with your consent.

Cookie Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics Session state persistence 2 years
_clck Microsoft Clarity User identification 1 year
_clsk Microsoft Clarity Session tracking 1 day
CLID Microsoft Clarity First-party user ID 1 year
ANONCHK Microsoft Clarity Indicates if MUID was transferred Session
MR Microsoft Clarity Refresh MUID cookie Session
MUID Microsoft Clarity Machine-unique identifier 1 year
SM Microsoft Clarity Syncs MUID across domains Session

Advertising Cookies

We do not currently use advertising cookies. This infrastructure is in place for potential future use. If we introduce advertising cookies, we will update this policy and require your consent before setting them.

3. How to Manage Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:

  • Click the button to open the consent settings.
  • Click "Cookie Settings" in the footer of any page.
  • You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Cookies

For more information about third-party cookies used on this site:

5. Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time. If we make significant changes to the cookies we use, we will increment the consent version, which will prompt you to review and update your preferences.

6. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies:

7. Complaints

If you have concerns about our use of cookies, you can contact the UK Information Commissioner's Office: