Cookie policy
We use essential storage to make the site work and optional analytics cookies only if you accept them.
Your choice
You can accept or reject analytics cookies at any time.
Essential storage (always on)
These keep the site working and remember your choices. They do not track you across other sites.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent_v2 | Remembers your cookie choice. | Until you clear site data |
| prisonofficerpay_unlocks | Remembers paid tools you bought as a guest on this device. | Until you clear site data |
| Firebase sign-in storage | Keeps you signed in if you create or use an account. | Until you sign out |
| Newsletter flags | Remembers if you subscribed or dismissed the sign-up card. If a sign-up could not reach our server (for example a dropped connection), your email and chosen topics are kept in your browser until the next page sends them. | Up to 14 days, or until subscribed; an unsent sign-up for up to 7 days |
| Tool settings | Saves the figures you enter in a calculator on your own device. | Until you clear site data |
| Stripe | Set by Stripe on its checkout page to process payments securely and prevent fraud. | Set by Stripe |
Analytics (only if you accept)
We use Google Analytics 4 in Consent Mode. Until you choose, analytics storage is denied and Google receives only cookieless, non-identifying pings. If you accept, GA4 sets cookies such as _ga and _ga_* (typically up to two years) so we can see which pages and tools are useful. IP addresses are anonymised.
Advertising
Advertising and ad-personalisation storage is denied by default. If that ever changes we will update this page first.
Changing your mind
Use the button above, or clear this site's data in your browser settings and the banner will return. More about how we use data is in our privacy policy.
Questions about this page?
We are happy to explain anything here or fix anything that is wrong.