Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
1.1 Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and analyse traffic.
1.2 When you first visit our site, we will ask for your consent to use cookies, except for essential cookies necessary for the functioning of the website.
2. What Are Cookies?
2.1 Cookies are small files of text and numbers stored on your device when you visit a website.
2.2 Cookies can be "session" cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or "persistent" cookies, which stay on your device until deleted or they expire.
2.3 Cookies do not typically contain personal information, but any personal data we collect through cookies may be linked to other data we hold about you.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the functioning of our website (e.g., login, security). They cannot be turned off.
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies: We use these to analyze how visitors use our website, helping us improve functionality. They don’t collect personal data but may track general usage statistics.
3.3 Third-Party Cookies: Some cookies are set by third-party providers to help us with various functionalities like embedded content or analytics.
4. Our Use of Cookies
4.1 We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To remember your cookie preferences.
- To ensure website functionality.
- To analyse site traffic via Google Analytics (_ga, _gid).
- To manage content via our CMS (e.g., Concrete5).
5. Third-Party Cookies
5.1 We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device.
5.2 These include:
- Google Analytics: Used to generate anonymous usage reports for our website. You can review Google’s privacy policy here.
- Concrete5: Our content management system sets cookies to identify whether an admin is logged in.
6. Managing Cookies
6.1 You have control over your cookie preferences. You can choose to:
- Accept all cookies.
- Reject non-essential cookies.
- Customise your cookie settings in your browser or via the cookie banner on our website.
6.2 If you want to block or delete cookies, you can do so through your browser settings. Instructions for common browsers:
- Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data, and block or delete as desired.
- Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data, and manage settings there.
- Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy, and adjust your cookie settings.
7. Impact of Blocking Cookies
7.1 Blocking all cookies may impact the usability of our website. Some features may not work as intended without cookies.
7.2 Essential cookies, which ensure the website functions correctly, cannot be disabled.
8. Deleting Cookies
8.1 You can delete cookies stored on your device at any time through your browser settings. Refer to your browser’s help section for specific instructions.
8.2 Please note that deleting cookies may cause some website functionality to be lost.
9. Cookie Preferences
9.1 You can manage or change your cookie preferences using our website’s cookie banner, or through your browser settings.
10. Changes to This Policy
10.1 We may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page, so please check back regularly.
Last Updated: September 2024
11. Contact Us
11.1 This website is operated by CuthbertWhite.
11.2 If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at: