Cookie Policy

Last updated: 29th September 2026

A quick word before we start

This page explains how the Lodestar Compass website (www.lodestarcompass.co.uk) uses cookies: what they are, which ones we use, why, and how you stay in control of them. We've kept it as plain and short as we can.

What cookies are

Cookies are small text files that a website saves in your browser when you visit. They help the site remember things (like whether you've already answered the cookie banner) and help us understand how the site is being used.

Cookies can't run programs or carry viruses, and a cookie can only be read by the website that set it.

Some cookies are session cookies, which disappear when you close your browser. Others are persistent cookies, which stay on your device until they expire or you delete them.

On their own, cookies don't usually tell us who you are. But if you've shared personal details with us (for example, through a contact or booking form), that information may be linked to what cookies record. Our Privacy Policy explains how we look after your personal information.

Your choices

We group cookies into three types:

  • Essential cookies keep the website working and secure. They're set automatically, because the site can't function properly without them.

  • Functional cookies power the tools built into our pages, such as our booking calendar and newsletter sign-up forms.

  • Analytics and marketing cookies help us understand how the site is used, and let embedded content such as videos work.

Functional, analytics and marketing cookies are only set if you say yes. If you'd rather not accept them, you can still book a call or sign up to our newsletter using the direct links on the page.

You can change your mind at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings icon on the website, or by changing your browser settings (see below).

Why we use cookies

We use cookies to:

  1. Keep the site secure – protecting the website and its forms from spam, bots and misuse.

  2. Make the site work as it should – including the tools used to build and display it.

  3. Let you book and sign up easily – through the booking calendar and newsletter forms built into our pages.

  4. Understand how the site is used – so we can see which pages are helpful and keep improving them.

  5. Remember your cookie choices – so we don't ask you every time you visit.

We don't use cookies to make automated decisions about you that have legal or similarly significant effects.

Cookies set by the tools we use

Like most small businesses, we build and run our website with the help of trusted third-party tools. Some of them set their own cookies when you visit. Here's who they are and what they do.

Essential

WordPress The platform our website is built on. Its cookies check whether your browser accepts cookies and can display content (such as emojis) correctly. Privacy policy: https://en-gb.wordpress.org/about/privacy/

Elementor The page builder used to design our website, allowing us to update content. Privacy policy: https://elementor.com/about/privacy/

CookieYes Runs our cookie banner and remembers the choices you make in it. Privacy policy: https://www.cookieyes.com/privacy-policy/

Cloudflare Adds a layer of security and helps the site load reliably, including detecting harmful bot traffic. Privacy policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/en-gb/privacypolicy/

Google reCAPTCHA Protects our forms from spam and automated bots. Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Functional (only with your consent)

Calendly Our booking calendar, which lets you choose a time for a call with us. Calendly uses cookies to make the calendar work, remember your time zone and keep the booking process secure. Privacy policy: https://calendly.com/privacy

MailerLite Runs our newsletter sign-up forms. MailerLite uses cookies to make the forms work, prevent spam sign-ups and understand how the forms are used. Privacy policy: https://www.mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy

Substack Hosts our Lodestar Compass writing. If you use a Substack sign-up form or embedded post on our site, Substack may use cookies to make it work and remember whether you're logged in to Substack. Privacy policy: https://substack.com/privacy

Analytics and marketing (only with your consent)

Google Analytics Helps us understand how visitors find and use the site, through anonymised reports. Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

YouTube Lets us show videos on the site. If you choose to play a video, YouTube (owned by Google) may use cookies to count views, choose the right video player for your connection, protect against fraud, test new features, remember your preferences and show you adverts it thinks may interest you. Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Links to our social media

You'll find links to our Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn and Substack pages on the website. Simply viewing these links doesn't set any cookies. If you click through, you'll leave our website, and that platform's own cookie and privacy policies will apply:

Managing cookies in your browser

Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can change that and delete cookies already stored. Blocking essential cookies may stop parts of the website from working properly. Here's how to manage cookies in the most common browsers:

Changes to this policy

If we add or change the tools we use, we'll update this page and the date at the top.

Questions?

If you have any questions about cookies or how we use your information, we're happy to help. Email us at sally@lodestarcompass.co.uk, or read our Privacy Policy for more detail.