Last updated: September 2024
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on this website for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- cookieConsent: Stores your cookie consent preferences. Duration: 1 year.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Session storage: Temporarily stores form data during your visit to improve user experience.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website.
We use analytics to understand:
- How visitors find our website
- Which pages are most frequently visited
- How long visitors spend on different pages
- Any errors visitors may encounter
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the dissemination of these cookies. Please check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies and to delete cookies. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser. You can generally find instructions in your browser's "Help" section.
Please note that blocking all cookies will have a negative impact upon the usability of many websites, including this one.
Our 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 stored in your browser and applied to subsequent visits.
If you wish to change your cookie preferences, you can clear your browser cookies and visit our website again to see the cookie banner.
Cookie Categories Summary
Below is a summary of the cookie categories used on this website:
- Strictly Necessary: Required for basic website functionality. Cannot be disabled.
- Functional: Enable enhanced features. Can be disabled but may affect functionality.
- Analytics: Help us understand website usage. Can be disabled without affecting core functionality.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use local storage technology to store certain preferences on your device. Local storage is similar to cookies but allows for storage of larger amounts of data. We use local storage to:
- Remember your cookie consent choice
- Store form data temporarily to improve user experience
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
lavender-crag
47 Brunswick Street
Liverpool, L2 0PL
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Further Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit allaboutcookies.org or the Information Commissioner's Office website at ico.org.uk.