Cookies and Device Storage
This page explains what Laggy.uk stores on your device, including optional analytics cookies by consent and localStorage items for settings and results.
What this page shows
- Which localStorage items are used and why.
- When analytics cookies may be set (only with consent).
- How to change or clear your choices.
- Last updated: 23 January 2026
FAQ
- Does Laggy.uk set cookies by default?
- No. Cookies are only used if you opt in to analytics.
- What is stored in localStorage?
- Consent choices, and optionally your last result and location if you enable REMEMBER.
- How do I remove stored items?
- Use your browser’s site data controls or turn REMEMBER off and clear site data.
- Can I disable analytics cookies?
- Yes. Keep analytics off in the consent settings.
- Is localStorage used for advertising?
- No. It is only used for settings and optional convenience features.
Summary
- No advertising cookies. Anonymous analytics only if you opt in.
- No cookies are set by default.
- Device storage is used only to remember your privacy choices, and optionally your last result and location if you enable REMEMBER.
- You can change choices anytime using CONSENT (analytics/remember), SHARE, and REMEMBER.
- Operated by SearchSwitchSave.com. Contact: hello@searchswitchsave.com.
Cookies
We do not set cookies for measurement, advertising, or tracking by default. If you opt in to analytics, Google Analytics may set measurement cookies. If your hosting environment sets essential cookies, they are not used for analytics or ads.
Device storage (local storage)
Device storage refers to localStorage (or similar) saved on your device.
| Item | Type | Essential or optional | Purpose | Set when | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| laggy_consent_v1 | localStorage | Essential | Remember your privacy choices | When you set choices in CONSENT or Privacy settings | Until you change it or clear site data |
| laggy_last_test | localStorage | Optional | Remember your last test result on this device | When you enable REMEMBER and complete a test | Until you disable REMEMBER or clear site data |
| laggy_user_location | localStorage | Optional | Remember your town/country on this device | When you enable REMEMBER and set LOCATION | Until you disable REMEMBER or clear site data |
| GA4 measurement cookies | Cookie | Optional | Anonymous analytics measurement | Only if you opt in to analytics | Per Google Analytics cookie expiry |
How to change or clear
- Use CONSENT to adjust analytics and remember choices.
- Use REMEMBER ON or REMEMBER OFF to control saving results locally.
- Use SHARE ON or SHARE OFF to control sending results to the benchmark.
- You can also clear site data in your browser settings to remove stored items.
Why we store anything at all
We store only what is needed to respect your privacy choices and, if you opt in, to make it convenient to reuse your last result and location on this device.
Who operates this service
Laggy.uk is operated by SearchSwitchSave.com. Contact: hello@searchswitchsave.com.
Changes to this notice
If we update this page, we will change the date below. Last updated: 13 January 2026.