Last updated: January 2024
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and your choices regarding cookies. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
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 when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
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 the website would not function correctly without them.
- Cookie consent: Remembers your cookie preferences
- Session management: Maintains your session while browsing
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Form data: Remembers information you have entered in forms
- Preferences: Stores your display preferences
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website experience.
- Page views: Tracks which pages are visited
- Traffic sources: Identifies how visitors reach our site
- User behaviour: Understands navigation patterns
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
| sessionStorage | Maintains form data during session | Session |
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 our site.
We may use analytics services that set their own cookies to help us understand how you use our website. These cookies cannot be used to identify you personally.
Managing Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close the browser
Browser-Specific Instructions
To manage cookies in your browser, please refer to your browser's help documentation:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to operate.
Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the website but will mean your visit is not counted in our statistics.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage technology to store information on your device. Local storage is similar to cookies but allows for larger amounts of data to be stored. We use local storage to remember your cookie consent preferences.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie 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 questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
tide-mink
47 Commerce House
Dale Street
Liverpool, L2 5UJ
Email: [email protected]