Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 18 June 2025 · Effective: 18 June 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Pendulora uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at pendulora.biz. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control how they are used.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device on subsequent visits and remember certain information about your preferences or activity. Cookies are widely used to make websites function more efficiently and to provide useful information to website owners.
Similar technologies — such as local storage, session storage, and tracking pixels — work in comparable ways and are also covered by this policy.
2. Who Sets Cookies on This Website?
Cookies on this website are set by:
- Pendulora — as the website operator (first-party cookies)
- Third-party providers — such as analytics platforms and embedded map services (third-party cookies)
We only work with third-party services that maintain their own privacy and cookie policies compliant with applicable data protection legislation.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be turned off. They are set in response to actions you take — such as recording your cookie consent preference — and do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| pendulora_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference selection | 1 year | First |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains session state during your visit | Session | First |
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language or region preferences) and provide enhanced features. They do not track your activity on other websites.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| pnd_ui_prefs | Stores interface preferences (e.g. expanded FAQ sections) | 30 days | First |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. The data is used to improve the site's structure and content.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors (Google Analytics) | 2 years | Third |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state (Google Analytics 4) | 2 years | Third |
| _gid | Distinguishes users within a 24-hour period | 24 hours | Third |
Embedded Map Cookies
Our contact page includes an embedded Google Maps frame to help you find our workshop. When the map loads, Google may set cookies in accordance with their own privacy policy.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| NID | Used by Google to customise map experience | 6 months | Third |
| 1P_JAR | Gathers website statistics and tracks conversion rates | 30 days | Third |
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can adjust your preferences using the toggles in Section 3 above, then save your selection below. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to operate.
You may also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions.
5. Browser-Level Cookie Controls
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings menus. The process varies by browser:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
For detailed guidance on managing cookies in your specific browser, please consult your browser's help documentation.
6. Third-Party Services
Some cookies on this website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and they are governed by the respective third party's privacy policy:
- Google Analytics: policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Maps: policies.google.com/privacy
7. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, this website uses the browser's local storage mechanism to retain your cookie consent choice across visits. Local storage data is stored on your device and is not sent to any server. You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or by clearing your site data.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about how we use cookies or about this policy, please contact us: