Privacy & cookies
Last updated 2026-08-04
The short version: our analytics only start after you accept, we show no ads and do no cross-site tracking, and we only ask for your details when you choose to contact a vendor or subscribe. Decline analytics and the site works exactly the same.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand which comparisons and pages are useful, so we can improve them. It loads only after you accept in the cookie banner (Google Consent Mode v2, with analytics storage denied by default). When enabled, GA4 records things like pages viewed, approximate location (country and city, derived from a truncated IP), device and browser type, the referring site, and on-page actions such as scrolls and outbound clicks. We have disabled every advertising signal: no ad personalization, no remarketing, no cross-site advertising.
Cookies and similar storage
| Name | Type | Purpose | Set |
|---|---|---|---|
| cs-consent | Local storage | Remembers your accept or decline choice so the banner does not reappear. | Always (functional) |
| _ga, _ga_* | Cookie (Google) | Distinguishes visitors and sessions for GA4. | Only after you accept |
We set no advertising cookies.
The details you submit
- Pricing and "help me decide" forms: when you submit, we collect your email and any company and use case you provide, plus the page and vendor context. We use this to connect you with the relevant sandbox provider(s) for pricing and a demo, which means we may share these details with those providers. We do not sell your data.
- Newsletter: we collect your email to send the weekly Sandbox Brief. Unsubscribe any time using the link in every issue.
Form submissions are stored securely on Cloudflare, our hosting provider.
Who processes your data
- Google (GA4 analytics), only with your consent.
- Cloudflare (hosting and storage of form submissions).
- Sandbox providers you ask us to connect you with (lead routing).
- Our email provider, for sending the newsletter and lead notifications.
Managing your consent
Changed your mind? You can withdraw or update your choice at any time. This clears your stored preference and brings the banner back so you can choose again.
You can also clear cookies and site data in your browser at any time.
Your rights and contact
You can ask us to access or delete the details you have submitted. Email [email protected] and we will action it.
Data retention
GA4 data is retained for 14 months. Form submissions are kept while they are relevant to your enquiry or your newsletter subscription, and are removed on request.