Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. This page explains exactly which cookies The Life Check uses and why. We keep it to the absolute minimum.
We use two types of cookie only — one to keep you logged in, and one for anonymous site analytics. No advertising cookies. No third-party tracking.
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Keeps you signed in to your member account while you browse. Without this cookie the login system cannot work. | Session — deleted when you close your browser |
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics cookies that help us understand how many people visit the site and which pages are most useful. All data is anonymised — these cookies do not identify you personally. | Up to 2 years |
We do not use advertising cookies, social media tracking cookies, or any cookies that build a profile of you across other websites. We do not sell cookie data or share it with advertisers.
If you take the Life Check without creating an account, only the Google Analytics cookies are set. The PHPSESSID session cookie is only created when you sign in.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies at any time. Bear in mind that blocking the session cookie (PHPSESSID) will prevent you from staying logged in to your member account.
To opt out of Google Analytics specifically you can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
The PHPSESSID cookie is strictly necessary for the login system to function and does not require consent under UK GDPR. The Google Analytics cookies are anonymised analytics cookies. We have configured Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled.
If you have concerns about any of our cookies please contact us at hello@thelifecheck.com.
Last updated: June 2026