1. What cookies are
Cookies are small files placed on your device by websites. Similar technologies may also store information on, or access information from, your device. Cookies can help a website work, remember preferences, provide booking tools, embed media or understand how people use a website.
2. How we use cookies
We use a limited number of cookies and similar technologies. Some are necessary for the website to work properly. Others are optional and should only be used where you have consented, unless an exemption applies.
At the time of this policy, the website is designed to use essential site functionality, enquiry/RFQ forms, TidyCal booking functionality, Stripe payment links when configured, YouTube video embeds and social links. We are not aiming to sell visitor data or use intrusive tracking.
3. Cookie categories
| Category | Purpose | Consent position |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Security, form operation, cookie preference storage and basic website functionality. | These are needed to provide the website and cannot be switched off through our cookie banner. |
| Functional / booking | Booking tools such as TidyCal, embedded calendars, meeting scheduling and related third-party functionality. | Optional unless the service is requested by you. We aim to load embedded booking tools only where appropriate consent has been given or where you choose to use the service. |
| Media embeds | Embedded content such as YouTube videos or similar media. | Optional. Embedded media providers may use their own cookies or similar technologies. |
| Analytics | Understanding website performance and usage trends. | Optional. We will only enable analytics cookies where configured and where consent is required and obtained. |
| Marketing / social | Social media embeds, advertising pixels or remarketing tools. | Optional. We do not currently intend to use invasive marketing tracking. If this changes, the cookie controls and this policy should be updated. |
4. Cookies and technologies we may use
| Provider / technology | Why it may be used | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Donut Studios website | Essential website operation, form handling, cookie preference storage and security. | Essential where needed to operate the website. |
| TidyCal | Booking calls and displaying booking options. | May set third-party cookies or use similar technologies when the booking tool is loaded or used. |
| Stripe | Payment processing for support blocks or other services when configured. | Stripe may use cookies and fraud-prevention technologies on its own checkout pages or embedded components. |
| YouTube / video embeds | Showing video examples of our work. | We use privacy-conscious embedding where practical, but video providers may still process data when content is loaded or played. |
| Server logs | Security, diagnostics and website operation. | Server logs may include IP address, browser details and request information. |
| Analytics tools, if added | Measuring website usage and improving services. | Not essential. Should be enabled only in line with consent and this policy. |
5. Third-party cookies
Some pages may include third-party services such as booking tools, payment links, video embeds or social media links. These services may set their own cookies or use similar technologies. We do not control all third-party cookies, so you should also review the privacy and cookie information provided by those third parties.
6. How to manage your choices
You can use our cookie settings to accept or reject optional cookie categories. You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect booking tools, video embeds or other optional functionality.
7. Browser controls
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. The way to do this depends on your browser and device. If you block all cookies, some website features may not work properly.
8. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add, remove or change cookies, analytics, booking tools, payment services or embedded media. The latest version will be published on this website.