Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Merrow & Vale Ltd ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on merrowandvale.org. Read it with our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help sites function, remember preferences and understand how pages are used. Similar technologies include local storage and session storage.

2. Who We Are

Merrow & Vale Ltd, Company Number 15184729, 18 Quiet Street, Bath, BA1 2JX, United Kingdom. Contact: [email protected] / +44 1225 481903.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Required for basic operation, security and load delivery. Without them, parts of the site may not work reliably.

Functional Cookies

Support usability such as remembering interface state during a visit. Limited to improving experience on our pages.

Third-Party Resource Cookies

We load fonts from Google Fonts and icons from Cloudflare CDN (cdnjs). These providers may set or read technical cookies or process connection data when assets are delivered.

Analytics and Marketing Cookies

We do not currently use Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Meta Pixel or similar marketing trackers on merrowandvale.org. If we introduce optional analytics later, we will update this page and request consent where required.

4. Cookie List (Current Build)

• Essential session / security cookies — may be set by hosting infrastructure for secure delivery (duration: session or short-term)
• Google Fonts technical cookies — may be associated with requests to fonts.googleapis.com / fonts.gstatic.com
• CDN delivery cookies — may be set by cdnjs.cloudflare.com when icon stylesheets load

Exact cookie names and lifetimes can vary by browser and provider updates.

5. How to Manage Cookies

• Browser settings: block, delete or limit cookies via your browser help pages
• Device settings: mobile privacy controls may restrict cross-site tracking
• Future consent tools: if optional cookies are added, you may withdraw consent through updated site controls

Blocking all cookies may affect fonts, layout or interactive features such as forms.

6. Legal Basis

Strictly necessary cookies are used on the basis of our legitimate interests in providing a secure, functional website under UK GDPR and PECR. Optional cookies, if introduced, will rely on consent where required.

7. Retention

Session cookies expire when you close the browser. Persistent cookies last for the period set by the issuing technology, after which they expire or renew only if you revisit the site.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when our technology changes. The "Last updated" date shows the latest revision.

9. Contact Us

Email: [email protected]
Post: Merrow & Vale Ltd, 18 Quiet Street, Bath, BA1 2JX, United Kingdom