Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how TheCraftyFawkes.com ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website https://thecraftyfawkes.com. It provides information about what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, and your options for managing cookie preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, enhance user experience, and provide information to the site owners.
Cookies may be "session cookies," which are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies," which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted manually.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as logging in, filling out forms, or setting your privacy preferences. Without these cookies, certain features of the website may not work.
Examples: Authentication cookies, security cookies.
b) Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users encounter errors. This data is used to improve how the website works.
Examples: Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics), error reporting cookies.
c) Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember the choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to remember changes you've made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages you can customize.
Examples: Preference cookies, customization cookies.
d) Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits and are used to deliver personalized advertisements that are more relevant to your interests. They may also be used by third parties to track your activity across different websites and build a profile of your interests.
Examples: Advertising cookies, remarketing cookies, social media cookies.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) and advertising networks, to place cookies on your device through our website. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your interactions with our website and other sites.
We do not have control over these third-party cookies, and their use is subject to the respective third-party privacy policies.
4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
Ensure the proper functioning of our website.
Understand how visitors use our website and improve performance.
Personalize your experience on our website.
Serve relevant advertisements to you.
Analyze and measure the effectiveness of our content, features, and advertising.
5. Managing Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
a) Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being placed on your device.
Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly.
b) Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can manage your consent preferences by accepting all cookies or adjusting your preferences to allow only certain types of cookies.
You can change your consent preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings through our website.
6. Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through the following options:
Opt-Out of Analytics Cookies: You can opt-out of Google Analytics cookies by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on here.
Opt-Out of Interest-Based Advertising: To opt out of targeted advertising, you can visit the Digital Advertising Alliance’s Consumer Choice page here or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page here.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our cookie practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to check this page regularly for the latest information.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
The Crafty Fawkes
1 Station Cottages, Fordoun, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, AB30 1NH
email@thecraftyfawkes.com
07747 832518
The Crafty Fawkes is committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we use cookies and other tracking technologies. Thank you for visiting our website.