Cookies Policy

About Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They serve various functions, from remembering your preferences to helping us understand how visitors use our site. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

How We Use Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions correctly
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how visitors navigate and interact with our pages
• Improve our website based on usage patterns
• Deliver relevant content and measure its effectiveness

Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot disable these cookies through our website, but you can block them through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

• Cookie consent: Stores your cookie preferences so we don't ask repeatedly
• Session management: Maintains your browsing session
• Security: Helps protect against malicious activity

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information. This data helps us identify which pages are popular, how visitors move through the site, and where improvements might be needed.

• Page views: Tracks which pages are visited
• Time on site: Measures engagement duration
• Navigation paths: Shows how visitors move between pages
• Device information: Helps us optimise for different screen sizes
• Geographic region: Provides general location data (country/region level)

Analytics cookies are set by our analytics provider and aggregate data across all visitors. Individual users cannot be identified from this information.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

• Advertising identifiers: Enable targeted advertising based on interests
• Conversion tracking: Measures whether ads lead to website visits
• Retargeting: Allows display of relevant ads on other platforms

Marketing cookies may be set by third-party advertising partners. The information collected may be shared with other organisations for advertising purposes.

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser. Used for essential functions during your visit.
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period. Used to remember preferences between visits.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for controlling cookies:

Our Cookie Settings

When you first visit our website, you'll see a banner allowing you to accept or reject optional cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of any page.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information for common browsers:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

Third-Party Opt-Out

For cookies set by third-party analytics and advertising services, you can often opt out through their platforms directly or through industry opt-out programmes.

Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or block cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended:

• You may need to re-enter preferences on each visit
• Some interactive features may be unavailable
• The website may display less efficiently

Disabling necessary cookies may significantly impact your ability to use the website.

First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by our website. Third-party cookies are set by services we use, such as analytics providers or advertising networks. Third-party cookies are subject to those organisations' privacy policies.

Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as local storage or session storage. These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies but may store data differently. Your browser settings for cookies typically also apply to these technologies.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Contact Us

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

Brightcliff Habitat Ltd
42 Meadowbrook Lane
Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
BS35 2PA
Email: [email protected]

Further Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit allaboutcookies.org or the Information Commissioner's Office guidance on cookies.