Cookies Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit websites. They serve various purposes, from remembering your preferences to helping site owners understand how people use their services.

Most websites use cookies to some extent. They've become a standard part of web technology, allowing sites to function properly and provide better user experiences. Understanding what cookies do and how to control them helps you make informed decisions about your online privacy.

How We Use Cookies

Glistain Scrub uses cookies to improve website functionality and understand visitor behaviour. We employ different types of cookies for specific purposes, all aimed at enhancing your experience or helping us improve our services.

The cookies we use fall into two main categories: essential cookies that are necessary for the site to work properly, and optional cookies that help us analyse site usage and improve our services.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, certain features of our site wouldn't work properly.

Essential cookies include:

• Session cookies that remember your actions within a single browsing session
• Security cookies that help authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use
• Preference cookies that remember your cookie consent choices

You cannot refuse essential cookies through our website settings. However, you can block them through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information about which pages are visited most often, how long people spend on different pages, and what journey they take through the site.

This information is aggregated and anonymous. We cannot identify individual visitors from analytics data. The insights gained help us improve site structure, content, and functionality based on actual usage patterns.

These cookies are optional, and you can choose whether to allow them through the cookie banner or preference centre.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation. They may remember choices you make, such as language preferences or accessibility settings, to provide a more personalised experience on return visits.

Whilst not strictly essential, these cookies improve your experience by remembering your preferences and making the site easier to use.

First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by our website and can only be read by us. They handle essential functions, remember your preferences, and collect analytics about your visit.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site may be set by external services we use, such as analytics providers or embedded content. These third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

We carefully select third-party services and require them to handle data responsibly. However, we don't control how they use cookies or process data once collected.

Session vs Persistent Cookies

Session Cookies

Session cookies exist only whilst you're actively browsing our site. They're automatically deleted when you close your browser. These cookies help the website remember your actions during a single visit, making navigation smoother.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period, even after you close your browser. They remember your preferences or actions across multiple visits, eliminating the need to re-enter information or adjust settings each time you return.

All persistent cookies we use have defined expiration dates. Some last only a few days, whilst others may remain for up to two years, depending on their purpose.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for controlling how cookies are used on your device:

Our Cookie Preference Centre

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner appears allowing you to accept all cookies or customise your preferences. You can access the preference centre at any time to review or change your choices.

Essential cookies cannot be disabled through our preference centre as they're required for the site to function. All other cookie categories can be enabled or disabled according to your preferences.

Browser Settings

All modern browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• Block all cookies from all websites
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Make exceptions for specific websites
• View and delete existing cookies

The process varies by browser. Check your browser's help section for specific instructions on managing cookies.

Important Considerations

Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website and others. Some features may not work properly, and the site may not remember your preferences on future visits.

If you use multiple devices or browsers, you'll need to set your preferences separately for each one.

Specific Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed list of cookies currently used on our website:

Essential Cookies

• cookie_consent: Stores your cookie preference choices. Expires after 12 months.
• session_id: Maintains your session state during your visit. Deleted when you close your browser.

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

• _ga: Google Analytics cookie that distinguishes unique visitors. Expires after 2 years.
• _gid: Google Analytics cookie that distinguishes unique visitors. Expires after 24 hours.
• _gat: Google Analytics cookie used to throttle request rates. Expires after 1 minute.

This list may change as we add or remove features and services. We update this policy accordingly when cookie usage changes significantly.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include "Do Not Track" features that send signals to websites requesting they don't track your browsing activity. There's currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to these signals.

We respect your privacy choices. If you've opted out of optional cookies through our preference centre, we won't use analytics or non-essential tracking regardless of your browser's Do Not Track setting.

Cookies and Personal Data

Whilst cookies themselves are not personal data, information collected through cookies may be combined with other data to identify individuals in certain circumstances.

We treat cookie data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and UK data protection legislation. Analytics cookies we use collect only anonymous, aggregated information that cannot identify individual visitors.

For comprehensive information about how we handle personal data, including data collected through cookies, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookies policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Significant changes will be highlighted on our website.

The "last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent revisions were made. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Questions About Cookies

If you have questions about how we use cookies or need help managing your cookie preferences, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

We're happy to explain our cookie practices in more detail and help you configure your preferences to match your privacy requirements.

Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, these resources may be helpful:

• Information Commissioner's Office: www.ico.org.uk
• All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
• Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com

These external resources are not controlled by Glistain Scrub, and we're not responsible for their content or accuracy.