Last updated: July 14, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how CENTRED (SCOTLAND) uses them on https://centred.scot. Please read this policy to understand what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device.
How we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes. You can manage your preferences for each category using our cookie preference centre.
Strictly Necessary
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
No cookies in this category.
Functional
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation.
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Maps | Embedded interactive maps from Google. | View |
| Google Tag Manager | Tag management container. Fires other tags on consent. | View |
Analytics
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website.
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Measures website traffic and user behaviour. | View |
| Microsoft Clarity | Session recordings and heatmaps from Microsoft. | View |
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_clck | first-party | Persists the Clarity user ID and preferences | 1 year |
_clsk | first-party | Links page views into a single session recording | 1 day |
_ga | first-party | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* | first-party | Persists session state (GA4) | 2 years |
CLID | clarity.ms | Identifies the browser the first time Clarity ran | 1 year |
Marketing
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad campaign performance.
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Ads | Conversion tracking and remarketing for Google Ads. | View |
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_gcl_au | first-party | Conversion linker — stores ad-click information | 90 days |
ANONCHK | clarity.ms | Validates ad clicks and stores session data | 10 minutes |
IDE | doubleclick.net | Ad targeting and measurement | 13 months |
MUID | clarity.ms | Microsoft user ID used for analytics and advertising | 1 year |
SM | clarity.ms | Syncs the MUID across Microsoft domains | session |
test_cookie | doubleclick.net | Checks whether the browser supports cookies | 15 minutes |
Cookies set by this website
In addition to the third-party services above, we set the following cookies to store your consent preferences:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
sb_banner-status | Records whether the consent banner has been dismissed | 365 days |
sb_functional | Stores your functional cookie preference (allow/deny) | 365 days |
sb_statistics | Stores your statistics/analytics preference (allow/deny) | 365 days |
sb_marketing | Stores your marketing cookie preference (allow/deny) | 365 days |
sb_consented_services | Stores per-service consent overrides as JSON | 365 days |
sb_policy_id | Tracks the cookie policy version seen; triggers re-consent if the policy changes | 365 days |
Managing your preferences
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time. Use the button below to open the cookie preference centre, or click the cookie icon in the corner of any page.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
Contact us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact CENTRED (SCOTLAND) at hello@centred.scot.
Unit 38 Eastgate Shopping Centre, Inverness, Scotland, IV2 3PP