This cookies policy explains what cookies are, how stormy-branch uses them on our website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

  • cookieConsent: Stores your cookie consent preference. Expires after 365 days.

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.

  • sessionData: Stores form submission data for displaying confirmation messages. Cleared on session end.

Analytics Cookies

When enabled, these cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the dissemination of these cookies. Please check the relevant third-party website for more information about their cookies.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you before a cookie is placed. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites you visit.

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

Browser-Specific Instructions

For instructions on managing cookies in specific browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use local storage to store certain preferences on your device. Local storage functions similarly to cookies but is not transmitted to our servers with each request. You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or settings.

Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. We respect these preferences where technically feasible.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookies policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

stormy-branch
47 Castle Street
Liverpool, L2 9UB
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]

Last updated: September 2024