Cookies Policy
Website: www.annsgentlehands.co.uk
Email: info@annsgentlehands.co.uk
1. Introduction
At Ann’s Gentle Hands Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and giving you a positive experience when you visit our website. This Cookies Policy explains how we use “cookies” and similar technologies (for example, web beacons, pixels) on our website.
2. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file which is placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used in order to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owner.
Cookies set by us are called “first-party cookies”. Cookies set by parties other than us are called “third-party cookies”. Third-party cookies enable features or functionality provided through the website (for example, analytics, advertising and external content).
3. Why do we use cookies?
We use cookies for the following main purposes:
To enable core functionality of the website (for example, enabling you to log in to secure areas or ensuring you remain logged in).
To remember your preferences (for example region, language, or your cookie consent choices) so we can tailor your experience.
To perform analytics and understand how visitors use our website – this helps us to improve the site, make it more user-friendly and deliver better content.
(Where applicable) To support marketing and advertising activities, including showing you content we believe is relevant.
4. What types of cookies do we use?
We categorise cookies as follows:
Strictly necessary cookies: these are essential for you to browse the website and use its features (for example, secure areas). We can use these without your consent.
Analytical / performance cookies: these collect data about how visitors use the website (for example, pages visited, time spent) so we can improve how it works. We will ask for your consent before enabling these.
Functionality cookies: these remember choices you have made (for example your language or region) so that the website can provide enhanced, more personalised features.
Targeting or advertising cookies: these record your visit to the website, the pages you have viewed and the links you have followed. We may share this information with third parties for advertising or content-personalisation purposes.
5. Managing cookies & your choices
When you first arrive on our website, we will ask you to consent to the use of non-essential cookies (analytical, functionality and targeting). You may adjust your browser settings to refuse all cookies, or indicate when a cookie is being sent. Most browsers also allow you to delete cookies previously set. If you disable certain cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly or may be less personalised.
6. Third-party cookies
In some cases, cookies may be set by third-party services that we use (for example, Google Analytics, social media features or embedded content). These cookies are not controlled by us. You should check the relevant third-party website for further details of how they handle cookies and how you can opt out of them.
7. Changes to this Cookies Policy
We may update this policy from time to time, for example in response to changes in legislation or guidance, or in how our website works. We will publish the updated version on our website and update the “Last updated” date above.
8. Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@annsgentlehands.co.uk