Last updated: 15th January 2026
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.
Operon uses cookies for several important purposes:
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, security features, and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
We use analytics cookies, primarily Google Analytics, to collect information about how visitors use our website. This helps us understand which pages are most popular, how long visitors spend on our site, and where they come from. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages. They remember your preferences (such as language settings) and provide personalised features.
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We use Google Ads and other advertising platforms that may set these cookies.
Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year | Necessary |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads - conversion tracking | 90 days | Marketing |
| _gcl_aw | Google Ads - conversion tracking | 90 days | Marketing |
| IDE | Google Ads - advertising personalisation | 13 months | Marketing |
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use to enhance functionality and analyse performance:
We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used and to improve user experience. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect information about your visit, including pages viewed, time spent on the site, and how you arrived at our website. This information is processed by Google and helps us improve our services.
We use Google Ads for advertising and remarketing purposes. Google Ads cookies help us show you relevant advertisements on other websites and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies may track your browsing behaviour across multiple websites.
We use Google Fonts to display custom fonts on our website. When you visit our site, Google may set cookies to optimise font loading and improve performance. These are generally considered functional cookies.
Our website implements Google Consent Mode v2, which allows us to respect your cookie preferences while still providing basic analytics and advertising measurement. When you choose to reject marketing or analytics cookies, Consent Mode ensures that Google services operate in a privacy-enhanced manner, using aggregated and anonymised data where possible.
You have several options for managing cookies on our website:
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's cookies and revisiting our website, which will display the consent banner again. Your preferences are stored locally on your device and will be remembered for future visits.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
While you can choose to disable cookies, please note that doing so may affect your experience on our website:
Different cookies have different retention periods:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "last updated" date.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.