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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 6 August 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our website.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Performance cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences and provide enhanced features
  • Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and marketing content

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookie_consent Stores your cookie preferences 1 year
session_id Maintains your session during your visit Session

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics - session data 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver personalised advertisements:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions 3 months
marketing_consent Tracks marketing consent preferences 1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyse website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve the website.

For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: Google Analytics Cookie Usage

4.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media features that may set cookies. These features are hosted by the respective social media platforms and are governed by their privacy policies:

  • Facebook: Facebook Privacy Policy
  • Twitter: Twitter Privacy Policy
  • Instagram: Instagram Privacy Policy
  • YouTube: YouTube Privacy Policy

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can choose to:

  • Accept All: Allow all cookies including marketing and analytics
  • Necessary Only: Only allow essential cookies required for website functionality
  • Customise: Choose which categories of cookies to allow

5.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer
  • Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website
  • Using your browser settings to block or delete cookies

Update Your Preferences

Click the button below to update your cookie preferences:

6. Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

6.1 Google Chrome

  1. Click the menu button (three dots) and select "Settings"
  2. Click "Privacy and security" then "Site Settings"
  3. Click "Cookies and site data"
  4. Configure your cookie preferences

6.2 Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the menu button and select "Options" or "Preferences"
  2. Select "Privacy & Security"
  3. In the "Cookies and Site Data" section, configure your preferences

6.3 Safari

  1. Go to Safari menu and select "Preferences"
  2. Click the "Privacy" tab
  3. Configure your cookie and website data settings

6.4 Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the menu button (three dots) and select "Settings"
  2. Click "Cookies and site permissions"
  3. Click "Cookies and site data"
  4. Configure your cookie preferences

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable certain cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

  • Essential cookies: The website may not function correctly
  • Performance cookies: We won't be able to improve our website based on usage patterns
  • Functionality cookies: You may need to re-enter preferences on each visit
  • Marketing cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

  • The cookies we use
  • Legal requirements
  • Our business practices

When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and notify you through our cookie banner if the changes are significant.

9. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 131 225 7892
Post: Roam Secrets, 45 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2HT, Scotland, UK

10. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

  • ICO Guide to Cookies
  • All About Cookies
  • Your Online Choices
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