Cookie Policy

Last Updated: [31/08/2024]

Craven & James Limited ("we," "us," or "our") operates cravenandjames.co.uk (the "Site"). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our Squarespace-powered website.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or other devices) when you visit a website. They help the website recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.

2. How We Use Cookies

On our Squarespace website, we use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

  • Performance Cookies: Squarespace uses performance cookies to collect information about how visitors interact with our website. This data is used to improve the site’s performance and usability.

  • Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable our website to remember choices you make, such as your language preference or region, providing enhanced and personalised features.

  • Analytics Cookies: We use Squarespace’s built-in analytics tools, which may place cookies to gather data on website usage, helping us understand how our site is used and how we can improve it.

  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: While Squarespace itself does not place advertising cookies, third-party services we integrate with may use cookies to deliver personalised advertisements and track their effectiveness.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Our website integrates with third-party services that may use cookies. These services include:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics sets cookies to track user behaviour and report on website activity.

  • Social Media Plugins: If you use social sharing features on our site, platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn may set cookies on your device to track your interaction.

  • Embedded Content: Content from third-party sites (e.g., videos from YouTube) may include cookies that track your interaction with the embedded content.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing or disabling cookies:

  • Browser Settings: You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

  • Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can choose to accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.

  • Opt-Out Links: For certain third-party cookies, such as Google Analytics, you can opt out by following the instructions provided by the third party.

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you by email or through a notice on our website. Please check back frequently to see any updates or changes.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

Craven & James Limited
New Hey Mill, Newchurch Road, Bacup, OL13 0BH
Email: andrew@cravenandjames.co.uk