Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy explains how Tracey Andrews Interiors (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on traceyandrewsinteriors.co.uk. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work properly, remember your preferences and provide information about how the site is used.
Similar technologies such as pixels, tags and local storage work in comparable ways. In this policy we refer to all of them as “cookies”.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- make our website function correctly and securely
- remember your cookie preferences
- understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information, and we do not use cookies for advertising or to follow you around other websites.
Some cookies are essential. Others are optional. Where the law requires consent, we will only set those cookies if you agree.
3. Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, filling in a form or keeping your visit secure.
Analytics / performance cookies
These help us understand how visitors use the site, for example which pages are viewed and whether there are technical problems. We use this information only to improve our own website. We do not use it to build advertising profiles.
Functional cookies
These remember choices you make, such as cookie settings or display preferences, so the site works more smoothly on later visits.
4. Cookies we may use
Cookie: session cookie
Provider: traceyandrewsinteriors.co.uk
Purpose: keeps your visit working while you browse
Type: strictly necessary
Duration: session (deleted when you close your browser)
Cookie: cookie-consent preference
Provider: traceyandrewsinteriors.co.uk
Purpose: remembers whether you have accepted or rejected optional cookies
Type: strictly necessary
Duration: 6 to 12 months
Cookie: _ga and _ga_*
Provider: Google Analytics
Purpose: measures how the website is used so we can improve it
Type: analytics
Duration: up to 2 years
If we add, remove or change cookies, we will update this page.
5. Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be set by third parties that help us run the site, such as our website platform, analytics provider or embedded content (for example a map, video or social media feed).
Those third parties may process information outside the UK. Where that happens, we take steps to ensure it is protected to a standard that is not materially lower than UK law. Please also read the privacy and cookie information of any third-party service you interact with.
6. Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit our site you can accept or reject non-essential cookies through our cookie banner. You can change your mind later by using the cookie settings on this site or by clearing cookies in your browser and visiting us again.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings, including blocking or deleting them. Disabling some cookies may affect how the website works.
Guidance on managing cookies is available from your browser’s help section and from the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.
7. How this relates to your personal data
Some cookies collect personal data, such as an IP address or a unique identifier. That information is handled in line with our Privacy Policy and UK data protection law.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date.
9. Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at tracey@traceyandrewsinteriors.co.uk or write to us at 30 Fanshawe Street, Bengeo, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 3AT.