Cookie Policy
Last updated: 25th August 2023
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to website owners.
Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help us improve our website and deliver a better, more personalised service.
2. How We Use Cookies
Tangy Stone uses cookies for various purposes to enhance your experience on our website:
- Essential Functionality: Enabling basic website functions and security
- Performance Analysis: Understanding how visitors interact with our website
- Personalisation: Remembering your preferences and settings
- Marketing: Delivering relevant content and advertisements
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
3.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us improve its performance and user experience.
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation based on your interactions.
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to you.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyse website usage. Google Analytics generates statistical and other information about website use by means of cookies. For more information about Google's privacy policy, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy
4.2 Social Media Plugins
Our website may include social media features that can collect information about your visit. These features are governed by the privacy policies of the respective social media companies.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
5.1 Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner with options to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customise your cookie preferences
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies that have been set and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data
6. Consent and Legal Basis
Our legal basis for using cookies varies depending on the type:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Legitimate interest (essential for website functionality)
- Performance Cookies: Your consent
- Functionality Cookies: Your consent
- Marketing Cookies: Your consent
You can withdraw your consent at any time by changing your browser settings or using our cookie preference centre.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable or block cookies, some parts of our website may not work properly. Specifically:
- You may need to re-enter information more frequently
- Some personalised features may not be available
- Website performance tracking will be limited
- Form submissions may not work correctly
8. Cookie Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
9. More Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Tangy Stone
42 Kensington Gardens
London, W2 3AN
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 20 7946 0958