What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. They let the site remember you between page-loads, count visitors anonymously, and remember your preferences. Some are essential to make the site work; others are optional and used for analytics or advertising.
Cookies we set on pinch.africa
Strictly necessary
- pinch_session — session cookie used by contact forms. Expires when you close the browser.
- XSRF-TOKEN — security cookie protecting forms against cross-site request forgery. 2 hours.
Analytics (optional)
- _ga, _ga_* — Google Analytics 4. Distinguishes users anonymously and tracks aggregated behaviour. 13 months. IP anonymisation is enabled.
- _gid — Google Analytics. Identifies sessions for 24 hours.
Marketing (optional)
- _fbp — Meta Pixel. Used if you opt in to retargeting. 3 months.
- li_at, lidc — LinkedIn Insight tag, for conversion tracking on LinkedIn Ads. 2 years.
How to control cookies
You can refuse all optional cookies via the consent banner on first visit, or change your choice anytime by clicking “Cookie preferences” in the footer. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings:
Opt-out tools
To opt out of cross-site analytics generally, install the Google Analytics opt-out add-on.
Contact
Questions? Email pinch@pinch.africa.