Cookie policy
Last updated: 19 July 2026
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. This page explains the cookies and similar technologies we currently use on barkandgo.uk, and how you can manage your preferences. Our mobile app does not use cookies.
Strictly necessary
Always onRequired for the site to work securely - for example, verifying you're not a bot when signing up, logging in, or sending a contact form (Cloudflare Turnstile), and basic security/CDN cookies set by Cloudflare. These cannot be switched off, and under UK PECR rules they don't require consent because they're essential to the service.
Analytics
Google Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g. which pages are popular) so we can improve it. Analytics only runs if you opt in.
Marketing
Would be used to measure or personalise marketing content. We do not currently use any marketing/advertising cookies - this category is here for the same reason as Analytics, above.
Cookies in detail
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cf_clearance / __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot detection and security challenge state, used by Cloudflare Turnstile and our CDN/proxy. | Session to 30 days |
| Local storage: accessToken / refreshToken | Bark & Go (first party) | Keeps you signed in. This is stored in your browser's local storage, not a cookie, but is listed here for transparency. It is essential for the site to function and is not shared with third parties. | Until you log out or clear your browser data (refresh token expires after 7 days) |
| Local storage: barkandgo.cookieConsent | Bark & Go (first party) | Remembers your cookie preferences, including whether analytics is allowed. | Until you clear your browser data |
| _ga / _ga_* | Google Analytics | Measures site usage (pages viewed, traffic sources) when you opt in to analytics cookies. | Up to 2 years |
| Map tile requests | OpenStreetMap | When you view a map (e.g. your verified address or our service area), your browser requests map images directly from OpenStreetMap. This does not set a cookie, but does share your IP address with OpenStreetMap. | Not applicable (no cookie set) |
| GoCardless cookies | GoCardless | When you set up Direct Debit, you may be taken to a GoCardless-hosted page. GoCardless may set its own cookies there, under its own privacy and cookie policy, to process your mandate securely. | Set by GoCardless on gocardless.com, not on barkandgo.uk |
For more on how we handle your personal data, see our privacy policy.