Cookies and similar technologies
This page explains how Pulse on UKSpeedTest.co.uk uses cookies, browser storage, and related tools. It sits alongside our privacy policy.
How we ask for consent
When you first visit, you may see a banner at the bottom of the screen. You can accept all optional types, reject optional types, or open Manage choices to set analytics and functional options separately. You can change your mind later using Cookie settings in the footer.
Categories we use
- Strictly necessary: Needed so the site works, stays secure, and can remember your consent choices. You cannot turn this off without breaking core features.
- Analytics: Optional. If you allow it, we load Google Analytics (gtag) on the homepage and Ahrefs analytics across pages that include our consent script, to understand traffic and improvements. We do not use these tools to store your speed test results.
- Functional: Optional. If you allow it, after a completed Pulse test we may store your last download speed in
sessionStorageso the download time calculator can offer a one-tap prefill in the same browser session.
We do not use a separate marketing or advertising pixel stack on this site. If that changes, we will update this page and the consent options.
Cookie and storage table
| Name / key | Type | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ukspeedtest_cookie_consent_v1 | localStorage | Stores your consent version and choices | Until you clear site data | Strictly necessary |
| Google Analytics (if loaded) | HTTP cookies / similar | Analytics on the homepage when allowed | Per Google | Analytics |
| Ahrefs (if loaded) | Third-party scripts may use cookies or similar | Site analytics when allowed | Per Ahrefs | Analytics |
pulseLastDownloadMbps | sessionStorage | Optional prefill for the download time calculator | Until the browser tab session ends | Functional |
Service worker
We may register a service worker to cache static files. That helps pages load reliably. It is not used to run third-party advertising.
Manage your choices
Use to reopen the preference panel. You can also clear cookies and site data in your browser settings, which will reset consent until you choose again.