What is a cookie
Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information which are downloaded to your device when you visit a website. Cookies are then sent back to the originating website on each subsequent visit, or to another website that recognises that cookie. Cookies are useful because they allow a website to recognise a user’s device. You can find more information about cookies at:
- https://www.allaboutcookies.org
- https://ico.org.uk/your-data-matters/ and
- https://www.youronlinechoices.eu
Cookies do lots of different jobs, like letting you navigate between pages efficiently, remembering your preferences, and generally improve the user experience.
They can also help to ensure that adverts you see online are more relevant to you and your interests.
| Browser | Where to find information about controlling cookies |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Edge | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/learning-center/how-to-manage-and-clear-your-cache-and-cookies?form=MA13I2 |
| Chrome | https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform=Desktop |
| Firefox | https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer?redirectslug=Cookies&redirectlocale=en-US |
| Safari | Mobile: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/deployment/depf7d5714d4/web Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/ibrw850f6c51/mac |
Useful information
- A number of websites provide detailed information on cookies, including AllAboutCookies
- The Internet Advertising Bureau website Your Online Choices allows you to install opt-out cookies across different advertising networks
- Google has developed a browser add-on to allow users to opt-out of Google Analytics across all websites which use this popular analytics product.
- New technologies such as Mozilla's Do Not Track allow you to tell websites not to track you.
Consent By using our website, you agree that we can place these types of cookies on your device.
Full cookie details
The cookies used on this website have been categorised based on the categories found in the ICC UK Cookie guide. A list of all the cookies used on this website by category is set out below.
Category 2: performance cookies
These cookies collect anonymous information on the pages visited.
| Cookie Name | Cookie Provider | Expires After | Description of Cookie |
|---|---|---|---|
| __ga | 2 years | This keeps track of the number of times a visitor has been to the site, when their first visit was, and when their last visit occurred. | |
| _fbp | 3 months | This is the Facebook 'pixel' which contains an encrypted Facebook user ID and browser ID. It will receive information from this website to better target and optimise advertising. |
Category 3: functionality cookies
These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience.
| Cookie Name | Cookie Provider | Expires After | Description of Cookie |
|---|---|---|---|
| has_js | Drupal | Whether the user's browser supports Javascript | |
| SESS... | Drupal | User tracking within site | |
| cookie-agreed | Drupal | Whether the cookie notice has been accepted | |
| __stripe_mid | Fontawesome | 1 year | Allows the use of Fontawesome icons on the site |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | 30 minutes | Protects the site from bad bots |
And last but not least
We maintain a full biscuit barrel in the office and keep a record of our custard creams, ginger nuts and half-covered digestives preferences for future shopping orders.
Last updated: August 2023