Cookies policy

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:

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 Google 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 Facebook 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