Cookies Policy

Understanding how we use cookies on our website

Last updated: January 2024

This policy explains what cookies are, how sparkle-frost uses them, and how you can control your cookie preferences. By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit. They serve various purposes, from remembering your preferences to helping us understand how visitors use our site. Cookies are widely used across the internet and are essential for many website functions.

Cookies do not typically contain personal information that directly identifies you, though they may be linked to personal data we hold about you from other sources.

Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure areas access, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. The website cannot function correctly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.

  • Cookie consent: Remembers your cookie preferences so we don't repeatedly ask for consent
  • Session management: Maintains your session as you navigate between pages
  • Security: Helps protect against security threats

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the site and provide a better user experience.

  • Page views: Which pages are visited and how often
  • Traffic sources: How visitors found our website
  • User behaviour: How visitors navigate through the site
  • Device information: Browser type, screen size, and general location

We may use services such as Google Analytics for this purpose. Information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be used to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertisements. They help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

  • Advertisement relevance: Showing you ads that match your interests
  • Campaign measurement: Understanding how effective our marketing is
  • Frequency capping: Limiting how often you see the same advertisement

First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by our website and can only be read by us. Third-party cookies are set by external services we use, such as analytics or advertising platforms. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they use data collected through their cookies.

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be classified by how long they remain on your device:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Through Our Website

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept all cookies or customise your preferences. You can change these settings at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer.

Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete some or all cookies
  • Block cookies from specific or all websites
  • Set preferences for first-party and third-party cookies separately

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website and others. Some features may not work correctly without certain cookies.

Browser-Specific Instructions

For guidance on managing cookies in your specific browser, please refer to the browser's help documentation or support pages. Common browsers include Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera.

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. There is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to these signals. Our website does not currently respond differently to Do Not Track requests, but you can manage your cookie preferences directly through our cookie settings.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Significant changes may be communicated through a notice on our website.

More Information

For more information about how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy and GDPR pages.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Address: Unit 7, Meadowbrook Business Park, Willow Lane, Cheshire, CW9 8TH