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 placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to website owners, and enhance user experience.
How We Use Cookies
velvet-leap uses cookies for several purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including session management and security features.
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and choices to provide enhanced features.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve its performance.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They include:
- Session cookies for maintaining your session state
- Security cookies to protect against cross-site request forgery
- Cookie consent preferences
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve site performance:
- Google Analytics to understand user behaviour
- Aggregate data about pages visited and time spent
- Information about referral sources
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation:
- Remembering your region or language preferences
- Storing form information to save you re-entering data
- Preserving display preferences
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. Third parties that may set cookies include:
- Google (Analytics and Maps)
- Social media platforms if you interact with sharing buttons
- Payment providers during checkout processes
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from particular sites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking cookies may impact website functionality.
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 preference is stored in your browser and will be remembered for future visits.
Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
Most of our analytics and preference cookies persist for up to 12 months.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 42 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 3JD, United Kingdom