Cookie policy

How DryHomeLab uses cookies, what data they collect and how you can control them in your browser.

What cookies DryHomeLab uses

DryHomeLab uses only the cookies necessary to make the site function correctly and, with your consent, analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the site.

Consent cookie

When you first visit DryHomeLab, a cookie consent banner asks whether you accept or reject analytics cookies. Your choice is stored in a first-party cookie named dh_consent. This cookie is necessary for the site to remember your preference and is always set.

The dh_consent cookie contains only your consent choice, a version number and a timestamp. It does not contain any personal data.

Necessary cookies

DryHomeLab uses session cookies solely for admin authentication. These cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They are not used for tracking, analytics or advertising.

Analytics cookies

DryHomeLab uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the site. GA4 is integrated but will only fire after you have explicitly accepted analytics cookies through the cookie consent banner. If you have not accepted analytics cookies, no analytics cookies are set and no tracking data is collected.

When analytics consent is granted, Google Analytics sets cookies (_ga, _ga_*) that help us understand page views, session duration and site navigation. These cookies do not personally identify you. Data is anonymised and processed by Google on our behalf.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie settings" in the footer of any page.

Advertising cookies

DryHomeLab does not currently serve advertising. If Google AdSense or another advertising service is introduced, advertising cookies will only be set with appropriate consent.

Third-party cookies

Some third-party services embedded in pages (such as video or map embeds) may set their own cookies. These are controlled by the third-party service, not by DryHomeLab.

Managing cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking all cookies may affect site functionality. Most browsers allow you to block only third-party cookies while accepting first-party cookies.

You can also change your analytics consent at any time by clicking "Cookie settings" in the site footer.

Changes to this policy

When new cookie categories are introduced, DryHomeLab will update this page. Any non-essential cookies will only be set after appropriate consent is obtained through the cookie consent banner.