Cookie Policy
Information about how we use cookies on our website
Last Updated: January 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored 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 help us deliver a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
How We Use Cookies
velvet-stoat uses cookies for various purposes to enhance your experience on our website. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are essential for the site to work.
- Cookie consent: Remembers your cookie preferences
- Session management: Maintains your session while you navigate the site
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our site and services.
- Pages visited and time spent
- Traffic sources and referral sites
- Browser and device information
- Geographic location (country/city level)
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Language preferences
- Form data for convenience when returning
- Display preferences
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can choose to accept or reject these cookies. Your choice will be remembered for future visits using a cookie consent preference stored in your browser's local storage.
Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in the "Settings", "Options", or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Common options include:
- Blocking all cookies
- Accepting only first-party cookies
- Deleting cookies when you close your browser
- Receiving a notification when cookies are set
Our Cookie Banner
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's local storage and refreshing the page. The cookie consent banner will appear again, allowing you to make a new choice.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, you may still use our website, but some features may not function as intended. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic site functionality.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are placed by third parties. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties for more information about their use of cookies.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
velvet-stoat
71-75 Shelton Street
Covent Garden
London WC2H 9JQ
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]