Cookie
Policy

01 Who we are

This policy relates to the website operated by ALMONDSBURY FORGE LIMITED.

Company number: 16315825
Business address: Almondsbury Forge, Camp Lane, Elberton, Olveston, South Gloucestershire, England, BS35 4AQ
Email: enquiries@almondsburyforge.services
Telephone: +44 7766 136512
Website: almondsburyforge.services

In this policy, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to ALMONDSBURY FORGE LIMITED.

02 What cookies are

Cookies are small files stored on a device when a website is visited. Similar technologies can store information on, or access information from, a device in other ways. Depending on their function, these technologies may help a website remember a setting, maintain a session or support a particular feature.

A session cookie is generally designed to last for a browsing session and may expire when the browser is closed. A persistent cookie remains for a defined period or until it is deleted. Actual duration depends on the individual technology and its configuration.

First-party cookies are set by the website being visited. Third-party cookies or technologies may be set or accessed by another service embedded in, or connected to, the site.

03 How cookies may be used

Depending on the functions enabled on our website, cookies or similar technologies may be used to:

• Support basic page functions and website security.
• Maintain information needed while a requested website function is being used.
• Remember a cookie preference or consent choice where a consent tool is installed.
• Help diagnose technical errors or maintain reliable website operation.
• Measure website usage or support embedded third-party content, but only where such tools are actually enabled and used in accordance with applicable requirements.

The list above describes possible purposes rather than a statement that every function or technology is currently active on this website.

04 Cookie categories

Strictly necessary technologies

These may be needed to provide a function you have requested, maintain a secure session or support essential website operation. Where a technology qualifies for a legal exemption, consent may not be required, but appropriate information should still be provided.

Preference technologies

These may remember choices such as a user preference. Whether consent is required depends on the technology, its purpose and the applicable legal conditions.

Statistics and performance technologies

If website measurement or analytics tools are installed, they may collect information about how visitors interact with pages. Non-essential storage or access technologies will not be used before the consent required by law has been obtained.

Third-party content and services

If the website includes embedded content or external services, those services may use their own technologies. Their use must be assessed according to the actual integration and applicable consent requirements.

05 Consent and choices

Under applicable UK rules, consent is generally required before storing or accessing information on a device through technologies that are not strictly necessary, unless a specific legal exemption applies.

Where a consent mechanism is required, it should provide clear information and a genuine choice. Non-essential technologies should not be activated before the required consent is given. Choosing to reject optional technologies should be as straightforward as choosing to accept them. Continuing to browse the website alone does not constitute valid consent.

If a cookie preference tool is available on the website, you can use it to review or change your choices. Where your choices are stored by that tool, they will be handled according to its actual configuration.

If the website’s use of cookies changes in a way that requires fresh consent or further information, the relevant notice and consent arrangements should be updated before the affected non-essential technologies are used.

06 Cookie duration

Cookies do not all have the same lifespan. Some are intended to last only for a browsing session; others may remain on a device for a specified period. The actual duration depends on the cookie, the service setting it and the purpose for which it is used.

We should review the cookie inventory at least every six months as an internal website-maintenance practice, and sooner whenever a plugin, embedded service or website function changes. This six-month review interval is an operational review target, not a universal statutory cookie expiry period.

To obtain exact names, purposes and expiry periods, the live website must be checked using its actual cookie inventory and consent configuration.

07 Third-party technologies

Some website functions may depend on services provided by other organisations, such as website hosting, security tools, embedded media or measurement services. Whether those services place or access cookies depends on which services are installed and how they are configured.

Where third-party technologies are used, we should identify the relevant provider, explain the purpose of the technology, determine its duration and describe any relevant data sharing. Required consent must be obtained before non-essential technologies are activated.

External providers may process information under their own privacy terms. For further information about personal information handled in connection with our business, please read our Privacy Policy.

08 Managing cookies

Depending on the tools available on the website, you may be able to manage optional technologies through a cookie preference interface. You can also use your browser settings to view, block or delete stored cookies.

Browser controls differ by browser and device. Blocking all cookies may affect some website functions, including features that rely on essential session information. Deleting cookies may also remove a previously stored preference, meaning you may need to make that choice again.

Browser settings do not necessarily replace a website’s consent mechanism. Where consent is required, the website must still implement an appropriate method for collecting and respecting that choice.

09 Personal information

Some cookie-related information may qualify as personal information, depending on what is collected and whether it can be linked to an identifiable individual. Where personal information is processed, the applicable data protection requirements also apply.

We aim to use information only for the purposes explained to visitors and to keep it for no longer than reasonably necessary. Further details about the handling of personal information, retention, disclosures and individual rights are set out in our Privacy Policy.

10 Policy updates

This policy may be revised when website features, connected services, cookie practices or applicable requirements change. The version displayed on this page explains the policy currently published for the website.

We will review this policy alongside material changes to cookie use and update relevant information where necessary. If a change requires fresh consent, the appropriate consent process should be followed before the relevant non-essential technology is activated.

11 Contact details

If you have a question about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on our website, please contact us.