Last Updated: June 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They enable the website to remember your actions and preferences over time, improving your browsing experience and allowing certain functionality.
Cookies may be set by the website you're visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services integrated into the website.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance website functionality and understand how visitors interact with our content. Our cookie usage falls into the following categories:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.
Examples:
- Cookie consent preferences
- Session management
- Security authentication
Legal Basis: These cookies are exempt from consent requirements as they are strictly necessary for service provision.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences or choices. The information collected is typically anonymised and does not track browsing activity on other websites.
Examples:
- Language preferences
- Form data retention during session
- Interface customisation settings
Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website, which pages are visited most frequently, and how users navigate through the site. This information helps us improve website structure and content.
Analytics data is typically aggregated and anonymised, meaning individual users cannot be identified.
Third-Party Cookies
We do not currently employ third-party advertising or tracking cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and request appropriate consent.
Managing Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you are presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline cookies. Your preference is stored and respected during future visits.
You can modify your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clearing your browser's cookies and revisiting the site to trigger the consent banner again
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow control over cookies through settings preferences. You can typically:
- View which cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies entirely
- Delete all cookies when closing the browser
Please note that blocking all cookies may impact website functionality and user experience.
Browser-Specific Cookie Management
Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to maintain certain preferences and session information. Local storage functions similarly to cookies but is not automatically transmitted with every server request. The same principles regarding consent and control apply to local storage as to cookies.
Cookie Retention Periods
Cookies we set have varying retention periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain for a specified duration, typically ranging from days to months depending on purpose
Cookie consent preferences are stored for twelve months, after which you will be asked to confirm your preferences again.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer Do Not Track functionality. While we respect user privacy preferences, our website does not specifically respond to Do Not Track signals due to the absence of industry-wide standards for implementation.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Material changes will be indicated by updating the date at the top of this document. Continued use of our website following such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Cookies
If you have questions regarding our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at: contact at cliff-badger.com