Last updated: 2 October 2026
Cookie Policy.
Cookies are small files a website stores on your device. Similar technologies, such as your browser's local storage, work in the same way. This page explains which ones our website uses and how to control them.
We only use analytics and marketing cookies if you agree. You can change your choices at any time: .
Strictly necessary
These are needed for the site to work and can't be switched off. They don't track you.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
sb-consent | Solid Bond (local storage) | Remembers your cookie choices | 12 months, then we ask again |
sb_internal | Solid Bond (cookie) | Only set on Solid Bond staff devices, so our own visits aren't counted in our analytics | 12 months |
sb-intro-seen | Solid Bond (session storage) | Stops the logo animation replaying during your visit, when enabled | Until you close the tab |
Counting visits without cookies
So we know how many people visit, our web server tells Google Analytics about each page view. This happens on our server, not in your browser: nothing is stored on or read from your device, and no cookies are used. It uses an ID that changes every day and can't be traced back to you, your IP address isn't shared with Google, and your location is only approximate (country, region and city). Our Privacy Policy explains this in more detail.
Analytics (only with your consent)
If you accept, we also load Google Analytics in your browser through Google Tag Manager. This lets us see how people use the site over time, such as returning visits and which buttons are clicked. Until you accept, we don't load Google Tag Manager or any Google code in your browser.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Tells visits apart so we can count visitors | 2 years |
_ga_PWY2QHR1N5 | Google Analytics | Keeps track of your session | 2 years |
Marketing (only with your consent)
We use Google Ads and LinkedIn to measure which of our ads lead people to our site and to apply for funding, and to show our ads to people who have visited our site. These cookies are set by Google and LinkedIn, and they may use them under their own privacy policies. We only load them if you accept marketing cookies.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_gcl_au | Google Ads | Measures which ads led to a visit or application | 90 days |
_gcl_aw, _gcl_gb | Google Ads | Stores the ad click that brought you to our site | 90 days |
IDE, test_cookie | Google (doubleclick.net) | Ad measurement and remarketing | Up to 13 months |
li_fat_id | Measures which LinkedIn ads led to a visit or application | 30 days | |
bcookie, li_gc, lidc | LinkedIn (linkedin.com) | Identifies your browser and stores your LinkedIn consent choice | 1 day to 1 year |
AnalyticsSyncHistory, UserMatchHistory | LinkedIn (linkedin.com) | Remarketing and ad measurement | 30 days |
The exact cookies can change as Google and LinkedIn update their services. Their policies: Google advertising, LinkedIn cookie policy. You can also manage ads directly in Google ad settings and LinkedIn advertising settings.
Google's general privacy policy is at policies.google.com/privacy.
Our application form
The application form on our Apply for funding page is provided by Tally and loads from tally.so. Tally may use storage that's needed for the form to work, such as saving your progress. Tally's privacy policy is on tally.so.
Managing cookies in your browser
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking all cookies may stop some websites working properly.
Contact us
If you have questions about cookies on this site, contact us by email at admin@solidbond.com or through our contact page. Our Privacy Policy explains how we use personal data more generally.