Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2024

This cookie policy explains how magenta-petal uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not function correctly without them.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalised features. For example, remembering your preferences or recognising when you return to our site.

2.3 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 structure, content, and user experience.

3. Cookies We Use

The specific cookies used on our website include:

• cookieConsent - Essential - Stores your cookie consent preference - Persistent (1 year)
• sessionStorage items - Functional - Temporarily stores form data for user experience - Session only

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and they are subject to the respective third party's privacy and cookie policies. Third-party services we may use include:

• Analytics providers for website usage statistics
• Payment processors for secure transactions
• Content delivery networks for improved performance

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice will be stored so you are not asked again on subsequent visits.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

For information on managing cookies in specific browsers, please refer to your browser's help documentation or visit the browser developer's website.

6. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (localStorage) to store certain preferences and information on your device. This works similarly to cookies but allows for larger amounts of data to be stored. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.

7. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our website responds to Do Not Track signals by minimising non-essential tracking when this setting is enabled.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

9. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]

Address: 47 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3LF, United Kingdom

10. Further Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit:

• The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) website
• All About Cookies (www.allaboutcookies.org)
• Your browser's help documentation