Troubador Publishing Cookies Policy
Last updated: November 24, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Troubador Publishing Limited (“Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our website at https://www.troubador.co.uk (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
In some cases, cookies may collect information that can be combined with other data to become personal information.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help the website operate, improve efficiency, and provide reporting data.
- First-party cookies – Set by the website you visit (Troubador Publishing) to enable core functionality.
- Third-party cookies – Set by other organisations to provide additional features (e.g., analytics, advertising, interactive content).
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- Essential / strictly necessary cookies: Required for basic website functions, including login and secure areas.
- Performance and functionality cookies: Enhance website performance, such as video playback or navigation.
- Analytics and customisation cookies: Help us understand usage patterns and improve your experience.
- Advertising / marketing cookies: Enable targeted advertising and measure ad effectiveness.
- Social networking cookies: Allow sharing content and may also be used for advertising.
3. Managing cookies
You can control cookies using the Cookie Consent Manager on our website or by adjusting your web browser settings.
- Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.
- Rejecting non-essential cookies may limit functionality in some areas.
4. Types of cookies we use
Essential / Strictly Necessary
- ASPSESSIONID# – Session ID; expires at session end; provider: troubador.co.uk
- __cf_bm – Cloudflare Bot Management; expires 30 min; provider: hubspot.com
Performance & Functionality
- _hjAbsoluteSessionInProgress – Hotjar session tracking; expires 30 min; provider: troubador.co.uk
Analytics & Customization
- _ga – Google Analytics visitor ID; expires 2 years
- _gid – Google Analytics session ID; expires 1 day
- _gat – Rate limiting for Google Analytics; expires 1 min
- hjSession# – Hotjar session data; expires 30 min
- hjSessionUser# – Hotjar user session; expires 12 months
- hubspotutk / __hstc / __hssrc / __hssc – HubSpot tracking and session cookies
Advertising / Marketing
- _fbp – Facebook Pixel; expires 3 months
- ga-audiences – Google Ads remarketing; session-based
- UserMatchHistory, lidc, bcookie – LinkedIn marketing cookies
- VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE / YSC – YouTube advertising cookies
- td / _gcl_au – Ad tracking and measurement
Social Networking
- bscookie – LinkedIn sign-in and analytics; expires 12 months
Unclassified / Other
- AnalyticsSyncHistory, li_sugr, ln_or, DEVICE_INFO, lang – Cookies currently being classified
Note: Some cookies may vary depending on website sections and third-party integrations.
5. Other tracking technologies
We may also use:
- Web beacons/tracking pixels – Small graphics to monitor website usage, ad performance, and email campaign success.
- Flash Cookies / Local Shared Objects (LSOs) – May store information for site operations and fraud prevention. You can disable via Flash settings.
6. Targeted advertising
Third parties may use cookies to show personalised ads based on your browsing behaviour. These cookies do not identify you personally unless you provide information directly.
7. Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Please check this page regularly. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates the latest version.
8. Contact information
If you have questions about this policy or cookies on our website, please contact us:
Email: books@troubador.co.uk
Phone: (+44) 01162792299
Postal Address:
Troubador Publishing Limited
Unit E2, Airfield Business Park
Market Harborough, Leicestershire
LE16 7UL, United Kingdom