1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, like your language preference or login state, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful.
Some cookies are essential for the website to function. Others are optional and only used if you give consent.
2. What We Use
We use the absolute minimum number of cookies needed to deliver our service. We do not use advertising cookies, third-party tracking pixels, or sell any data to advertisers.
3. Types of Cookies & Storage We Use
We're transparent about exactly what we store on your device. Right now, the list is short:
| Name | Purpose | Category | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| garnvale_consent | Remembers your choice on the cookie banner so it doesn't reappear on every page | Essential | 1 year | localStorage |
That's it. We don't currently use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, advertising trackers, or any third-party cookies. If we add analytics in the future (anonymous usage statistics only), we will update this page and ask for your consent first.
What we'd add later (with your consent)
If we introduce optional analytics (such as anonymised Plausible or a privacy-respecting Google Analytics setup), they'll be listed here and toggled on only after you click "Accept" on the banner. You will always be able to use the website fully without accepting any optional cookies.
4. Managing Cookies
You have full control over cookies. You can:
- Use our cookie banner on first visit to accept or reject optional cookies
- Change browser settings to block or delete cookies. Instructions for major browsers:
- Email us at privacy@garnvale.co.uk if you need help
Note: blocking the essential garnvale_consent storage means the cookie banner will reappear on every visit, but the site will still work normally.
5. Your Consent
Under UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we only set non-essential cookies with your explicit consent. You'll see a cookie banner on your first visit. You can change your preferences any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site.
6. Contact
Questions about cookies? Email privacy@garnvale.co.uk.
See also our Privacy Policy for the full picture on how we handle data.