What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to website owners, and enhance user experience.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and your choices regarding cookies.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Session cookies: These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session as you navigate between pages.
- Cookie consent: We use a cookie to remember your cookie preferences, so we do not repeatedly ask for your consent.
Analytical Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
- Page views: We track which pages are visited to understand user interests and improve content.
- Time on site: We measure how long visitors spend on our website to assess engagement.
- Traffic sources: We identify how visitors find our website to understand the effectiveness of our marketing efforts.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
- Language preferences: If applicable, we remember your language choice.
- Form data: We may remember information you have entered in forms to make your experience more convenient.
Cookies We Use
The following table provides details about the specific cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year | Essential |
| sessionId | Maintains session state during your visit | Session | Essential |
| _analytics | Collects anonymous usage statistics | 2 years | Analytical |
Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, we may use cookies provided by trusted third parties. This section details which third-party cookies you might encounter through this site:
- We may use analytics services to help us understand how visitors use our site. These services may set cookies that collect information anonymously to report trends without identifying individual visitors.
Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is saved and applies to future visits.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Settings", "Preferences", or "Options" menu of your browser. The following links may help:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions
Opting Out of Analytical Cookies
You can opt out of analytical tracking by using browser privacy settings, installing browser extensions designed to block tracking, or using the reject option on our cookie banner.
Consequences of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. If you disable essential cookies, some features may not work as intended. Disabling analytical cookies will not affect your use of the website but will limit our ability to improve our services based on usage data.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use local storage to save your preferences on your device. Local storage works similarly to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. We use local storage for:
- Remembering your cookie consent preferences
- Storing form data temporarily to improve user experience
You can clear local storage through your browser settings, typically in the same area where you manage cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
maple-bison
47 Duke Street
Liverpool L1 5AP
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]