Last updated: 26 May 2026
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits and remember certain information about you, such as your login session or preferences. Cookies are widely used to make websites work, improve performance, and provide analytics information.
These cookies are essential for the JoinSquad platform to function. They do not collect information that could be used for marketing, and they cannot be disabled without affecting the operation of the site. Under UK GDPR and PECR, strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
session |
Flask session cookie. Keeps you logged in during your visit and stores temporary session data such as flash messages and current ground context. | When browser closes |
joinsquad_version_seen_v3 |
Remembers which platform version you have already seen the "What's New" notice for, so the update modal is not shown again for that version. | 1 year |
remember_token |
Set only if you tick "Remember me" on the login page. Keeps you logged in across browser sessions so you do not have to log in again on your next visit. | 30 days |
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the JoinSquad platform. This helps us improve the platform over time. Analytics cookies track page visits and user behaviour anonymously — they do not identify you personally and are not used for advertising.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics 4. Used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Tracks page views and sessions anonymously. | 2 years |
_ga_[Property] |
Google Analytics 4. Used to persist session state for the JoinSquad GA4 property. | 2 years |
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Please be aware that disabling strictly necessary cookies will affect the functionality of the JoinSquad platform — you will not be able to stay logged in.
For browser-specific instructions, refer to the help documentation for your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.).
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites: you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at hello@joinsquad.co.uk. For more information about how we handle your personal data more broadly, please read our Privacy Policy.
This Cookie Policy was last updated on 26 May 2026.