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Thank you for checking out our cookie policy.  We are committed to ensuring that our website and its use of cookies and other technologies comply with UK laws on privacy and data protection. This policy sets out the types of cookies and similar technologies we use, the exact cookies used on our website, whether we are using any third-party cookies, how you can control our use of cookies, what their expiry dates are and how you can get in contact with us for more information.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small files of information, usually containing letters and numbers, that websites store on your browser, or the hard drive of your computer. Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), as they are essential for the operation of our website or to provide a service you have requested. Where these cookies involve personal data, we rely on our legitimate interests under Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR.

All other cookies will only be placed on your device with your consent. We obtain your consent via our cookie banner before placing any non-essential cookies. Consent must be freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous.

Our website needs to use these cookies so we can understand what works well on our website, and what we can do to improve. These cookies also allow us to distinguish you from other website visitors, helping us to provide you with a seamless experience on our site.

‍Do you use similar technologies?

We may also use similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, pixels, tags, scripts or other technologies. These technologies operate in a similar way to cookies and may store or access information on your device. Where these technologies are not strictly necessary, we will obtain your consent before using them.

What type of cookies do you use?

We use the following cookie types:

Essential Cookies – These can also be known as Strictly Necessary Cookies, and they’re very important for us to make sure our website runs as it should. As a result, these cookies are always automatically enabled, to make sure our website works sufficiently. Some examples of uses of essential cookies include the distribution of website traffic across multiple servers. These cookies are always active and cannot be disabled via our cookie management tool, as the website cannot function properly without them.

Analytical Cookies – These can also be known as Performance Cookies, and they gather information about how website visitors use a website. These cookies help us to keep count of the number of visitors on our website and also helps us to understand how these visitors use our website. This enables us to understand what works well on our website, and what doesn’t work so well, so we can continuously improve the site for visitors. These cookies are only activated where you provide consent via our cookie banner.

Functionality Cookies – These make your experience on our website easier by remembering user preferences and simplifying interactions. Some examples of what these cookies enable include remembering your language preferences and font sizes. These cookies are only used where you have provided your consent.

Information collected through cookies and similar technologies may be processed by third-party providers (such as analytics or advertising partners), even where the cookies themselves are first-party cookies. These providers may use this information to help us analyse website usage or deliver relevant content or adverts.

We do not control how these third parties use your data and recommend reviewing their privacy and cookie policies for more information. Some providers may transfer data outside the UK, and where this happens, appropriate safeguards will be in place.

What exact cookies do you use on your website?

We’ve provided a detailed breakdown below of all the cookies and other technologies we use on our website, and why we use them.

Name: ddcookie_test

Purpose: Tests if cookies are supported

Service: Squarespace https://www.squarespace.com/cookie-policy

Type: Essential

Expires: Instantly

Name: dds

Purpose: Tracks browser errors

Service: Squarespace https://www.squarespace.com/cookie-policy

Type: Essential

Expires: Four hours

Name: ddsite_test

Purpose: Tests if cookies are supported

Service: Squarespace https://www.squarespace.com/cookie-policy

Type: Essential

Expires: Instantly

Name: _ssid

Purpose: Remembers devices for anti-fraud purposes

Service: Squarespace https://www.squarespace.com/cookie-policy

Type: Essential

Expires: Four years

Name: Crumb

Purpose: Prevents cross-site request forgery (CSRF)

Service: Squarespace https://www.squarespace.com/cookie-policy

Type: Essential

Expires: Session

Name: RecentRedirect

Purpose: Prevents redirect loops if a site has custom URL redirects. Redirect loops are bad for SEO.

Service: Squarespace https://www.squarespace.com/cookie-policy

Type: Essential

Expires: 30 minutes

Name: squarespace-announcement-bar

Purpose: Prevents the announcement bar from displaying if a visitor dismisses it

Service: Squarespace https://www.squarespace.com/cookie-policy

Type: localStorage

Expires: Persistent

Name: squarespace-popup-overlay

Purpose: Prevents the promotional pop-up from displaying if a visitor dismisses it

Service: Squarespace https://www.squarespace.com/cookie-policy

Type: localStorage

Expires: Persistent

Name: ss_performancecookiesAllowed

Purpose: Remembers if a visitor agreed to placing Performance and Analytics cookies on their browser, if your site has a cookie banner and is restricting the placement of cookies

Service: Squarespace https://www.squarespace.com/cookie-policy

Type: Essential

Expires: 30 days

Name: ss_marketingcookiesAllowed

Purpose: Remembers if a visitor agreed to placing Marketing cookies on their browser, if your site has a cookie banner and is restricting the placement of cookies

Service: Squarespace https://www.squarespace.com/cookie-policy

Type: Essential

Expires: 30 days

Name: Test

Purpose: Investigates if the browser supports cookies and prevents errors

Service: Squarespace https://www.squarespace.com/cookie-policy

Type: Essential

Expires: Session

Name: ss_cid

Purpose: Identifies unique visitors and tracks a visitor’s sessions on a site

Service: Squarespace https://www.squarespace.com/cookie-policy

Type: Analytics & Performance

Expires: Two years

Name: ss_cpvisit

Purpose: Identifies unique visitors and tracks a visitor’s sessions on a site

Service: Squarespace https://www.squarespace.com/cookie-policy

Type: Analytics & Performance

Expires: Two years

Name: ss_cvisit

Purpose: Identifies unique visitors and tracks a visitor’s sessions on a site

Service: Squarespace https://www.squarespace.com/cookie-policy

Type: Analytics & Performance

Expires: 30 minutes

Name: ss_cvr

Purpose: Identifies unique visitors and tracks a visitor’s sessions on a site

Service: Squarespace https://www.squarespace.com/cookie-policy

Type: Analytics & Performance

Expires: Two years

Name: ss_cvt

Purpose: Identifies unique visitors and tracks a visitor’s sessions on a site

Service: Squarespace https://www.squarespace.com/cookie-policy

Type: Analytics & Performance

Expires: 30 minutes

Do you use any Third-Party Cookies?

Third party cookies are not set by us, but are set by other domains than the website you visit. These cookies are placed on website visitors’ devices by third-party outlets. Common examples of these third parties can include social media platforms, analytical providers, and advertising networks.

We do not share any information collected from our cookies with any third parties.

How can I control these cookies?

You are able to control your use of cookies on our website. You can do the following:

·        Decline all non-essential cookies

·        Select certain cookies you wish to use, and reject other cookies

You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking the “Manage Cookies” button available on our website.

To decide which cookies our website sets, follow the below steps:

On the Cookie Banner, select ‘Manage Cookies’. Use the toggles to select which cookies you want to leave on and which you would prefer to turn off. Click on ‘Save Preferences’ to exit the pop-up window and continue to access the site using your chosen cookies.

You can select “Decline All” in our cookie banner. But if you do so, this also blocks essential cookies, which means you may not be able to access all parts of our website, and our website may not work to the best of its ability for you.

Some low-risk analytics cookies (e.g. basic site usage tracking) may not require consent under updated PECR guidance, but we still aim to be transparent and give you control.

Our cookie banner provides equal prominence to “Accept All” and “Decline All” options. Non-essential cookies are not pre-ticked and will not be placed on your device unless you actively opt in.

Please note:

• Declining non-essential cookies will not affect the core functionality of our website.

• Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled via our cookie tool.

You may also adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. However, blocking essential cookies via your browser may impact website functionality.

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What is the Expiry Period for your cookies?

Each cookie’s duration is set out in the table above. Some cookies are session cookies (which expire when you close your browser), and others are persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a defined period).

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How often is this policy updated?

‍We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or the cookies we use. We recommend checking this page regularly for updates.

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How do I ask you for more information?

‍If you’d like to learn more about our use of cookies, or if you have any questions, please get in touch with us on the following details:

hello@charlotteelizabethva.co.uk

We will ensure we get back to you as soon as possible.

You can also learn more about how we process your personal data in our Privacy Policy.

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Thank you for reading this policy.

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