Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Alterest Limited uses cookies and similar technologies on our website alterest.co to improve your experience and understand how our site is used.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains your session state | Session |
| alterest_popup_dismissed | Remembers if you dismissed the subscription popup | 7 days |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _plausible | Privacy-friendly analytics (no personal data) | Session |
Note: We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics tool that does not use cookies to track you across sites and does not collect personal data.
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
| data_mode | Stores human/AI mode preference | Session |
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
- Embedded content: Videos from YouTube or Vimeo may set cookies when you play them
- Social media: If you share content via social media buttons, those platforms may set cookies
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party websites for more information about their cookies and privacy policies.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies: Allow all types of cookies on the site
- Reject non-essential cookies: Only allow cookies necessary for the site to function
- Customise: Choose which categories of cookies you want to allow
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.
5. Browser Cookie Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete individual cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our website. Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Alterest Limited
Email: privacy@alterest.co
Website: alterest.co