Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies
Last updated: August 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 and to provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
Bold Birch uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and understand where our visitors come from. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period).
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Cookie consent: Remembers your cookie preferences (1 year)
- Session management: Maintains your session as you navigate the site (session)
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Form data: Temporarily stores form submission data (session)
- Preferences: Remembers your settings and preferences (1 year)
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website.
- Page views: Tracks which pages are visited (2 years)
- Traffic sources: Identifies how visitors found our site (6 months)
- User behaviour: Analyses navigation patterns (1 year)
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services are provided by external companies and are subject to their own privacy policies. We only work with reputable providers who comply with applicable data protection regulations.
Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in your browser's "Options", "Preferences", or "Settings" menu. Common browsers include:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy & security > Cookies
Opt-Out Tools
For analytics cookies, you can use browser add-ons or extensions that block tracking scripts. Various privacy-focused browser extensions are available that can block cookies and trackers.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable or reject cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for basic functionality.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use local storage (HTML5 localStorage) to remember your cookie preferences. Local storage works similarly to cookies but allows us to store larger amounts of data. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Bold Birch
47 Colmore Row
Birmingham B3 2BS
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]