Cookies Policy

Last updated: 2 October 2025

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small files placed on your device by websites. Similar technologies include pixels, tags, and local storage. They help sites function, measure performance, and improve user experience.

2. Our cookie approach (UK PECR + UK GDPR)

    • We only set strictly necessary cookies without consent.
    • We request your consent before setting non‑essential cookies (e.g., analytics, marketing).
    • Non‑essential cookies are blocked until you provide consent via our cookie banner.
    • You can change your choices at any time via the “Manage cookies” link in the footer.
    • Continuing to browse is not treated as consent.

    3. How we use cookies

      • Strictly necessary: to operate the website and enable core features.
      • Performance/analytics: to understand usage and improve content (e.g., page views, navigation paths)—only with consent.
      • Social media/marketing: to measure campaign effectiveness and enable sharing features—only with consent.

      4. Types of cookies

        • Strictly necessary cookies: essential for site functionality; do not require consent.
        • Analytics cookies: measure performance and usage; require consent.
        • Functionality cookies: remember preferences (e.g., language); may require consent depending on implementation.
        • Marketing/advertising cookies: track engagement across sites and platforms; require consent.

        5. Specific tools we may use

          Depending on site configuration, we may use:

          • Web analytics (e.g., Google Analytics 4).
          • Social pixels (e.g., Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag).
          • CDN/caching/performance tools.

          We maintain a cookie list (name, purpose, duration, provider). To request or review the latest table, contact beki@slurp.social. If these tools are enabled, the table will be linked from our banner and this policy.

          6. Managing your choices

            Consent banner: Accept, reject, or manage categories of non‑essential cookies.
            Browser settings: You can block or delete cookies via your browser. Doing so may affect site functionality.
            Platform tools: You can use provider opt‑outs (e.g., GA add‑on, social ad preferences). We will honour your choices.

            7. Data collected via cookies

              Cookies may collect device data, IP address, general location, identifiers, and interaction data (pages viewed, time on page). We process this data under consent (for non‑essential cookies) or legitimate interests (for strictly necessary cookies).

              8. Retention

                Cookie lifetimes vary. Session cookies expire when you close your browser; persistent cookies remain until they expire or you delete them. We configure tools to minimise retention, and respect your consent settings.

                9. Updates to this policy

                  We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Please check back periodically.

                  10. Contact

                    For questions about cookies or your choices, email beki@slurp.social.