Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 07, 2026
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 website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Preference Cookies: These remember your choices and preferences
- Marketing Cookies: These are used to deliver relevant advertisements
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.
- Session cookies for user authentication
- Security cookies to protect against CSRF attacks
- Load balancing cookies
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular.
- Google Analytics cookies
- Page view tracking
- User behavior analysis
3.3 Preference 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.
- Language preferences
- Theme settings
- Cookie consent preferences
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. These may include:
- Social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
- Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
- Content delivery networks
- Advertising networks
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed.
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit:
5.2 Our Cookie Consent Tool
You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie consent tool, which appears when you first visit our website. You can also change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our footer.
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. This may include:
- Inability to stay logged in
- Loss of personalized settings
- Reduced functionality of interactive features
7. 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.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@gentlepaw.uk
- Website: https://gentlepaw.uk/contact