Last updated: 13 September 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Kirsty Harvey trading as Kirsty Nicole Virtual Assistant (“Kirsty Nicole VA”, “we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They can help a website function, remember preferences and, where permitted, provide information about how the website is used.
How we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for essential website functions and, where you choose to allow them, analytics. Our consent tool is intended to prevent non-essential cookies from being used until you make a choice.
You can accept, reject or manage non-essential cookies using the cookie controls shown on the website. You can return to those controls to change your preferences.
Strictly necessary and functional technologies
Some cookies or similar technologies are needed for core website functions, security, consent management or features you request. These may be used without consent where the law allows, although we still provide information about them where possible.
Our site uses a consent-management tool to remember your cookie choices. It may store a consent-preference cookie so that your selections can be applied on later visits.
Analytics cookies
Where you consent, Google Analytics may place cookies to help us understand how visitors use the website. The current cookies configured on this site include:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users and supports visitor, session and campaign measurement. | Up to 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Stores and updates a value for pages visited and helps group activity over a short period. | About 24 hours |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Persists session state for a GA4 property or data stream. | Up to 2 years |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Helps limit the rate of requests sent to Google Analytics. | Session / short-lived |
| FPID | Google Analytics 4 | First-party identifier used to distinguish users. | Up to 2 years |
| FPLC | Google Analytics 4 | Supports session management. | Session / short-lived |
Marketing cookies
The current cookie configuration also recognises the following marketing-related cookie:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gac_gb_* | Stores campaign-related information and may be used to measure advertising campaign performance. | Up to 90 days |
This type of cookie will only be used where you have given the relevant consent.
Third-party services
Some website features may involve third-party services. Our consent tool currently recognises Google Analytics and may also identify services such as Google Fonts or embedded Google Maps where they are used. Third-party providers may set or read cookies in accordance with their own policies and the choices you make through our cookie controls.
Managing cookies in your browser
Most browsers also let you delete or block cookies through their settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how websites work. Browser controls are separate from the consent choices offered on this site.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when our website, cookie use, service providers or the law changes. Our cookie consent tool is configured to scan the site periodically, but we will also review this policy when material changes are made.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, email info@kirstynicoleva.co.uk. For more information about how we use personal information, see our Privacy Policy.