Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use cookies on our website
Last updated: January 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site.
2. How We Use Cookies
pearlthorn uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve your browsing experience
- Analyse website traffic and performance
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- cookieConsent: Stores your cookie consent preference. Duration: 1 year.
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- selectedService: Temporarily stores your service selection when submitting forms. Duration: Session.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website.
- We may use analytics services to collect information about website usage
- This data is aggregated and anonymised
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways:
4.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links may be helpful:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
4.2 Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject cookies. Your preference will be stored and remembered for future visits.
4.3 Changing Your Mind
If you wish to change your cookie preferences after initially setting them, you can:
- Clear your browser cookies and revisit our website
- Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that:
- Some features of our website may not function properly
- Your user experience may be affected
- You may need to manually adjust settings each time you visit
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third-party cookies may be placed by:
- Analytics providers
- Social media platforms (if we embed social features)
7. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage technology to store information in your browser. Local storage works similarly to cookies but allows for larger amounts of data to be stored. We use local storage to:
- Remember your cookie consent preference
- Store temporary form data
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie 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.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
pearlthorn
42 Wellington Street
Leeds, LS1 2DE
United Kingdom
[email protected]