Cookie Policy

About This Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them, the types of cookies we use (i.e., the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used), and how to manage your cookie preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include cookies that enable you to use the shopping cart and order functionality.
• Analytics cookies: We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information in an anonymised form, including the number of visitors, where visitors come from, and the pages they visit.

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser's local storage.

Essential Cookies We Use

Cookie	Purpose	Duration
cookie_consent	Stores your cookie consent preference	Persistent
sitegates_cart	Stores your order/cart items	Persistent

Analytics Cookies

Cookie	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users	2 years
_ga_*	Google Analytics — maintains session state	2 years

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that some features of our website may not function properly if you disable cookies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our cookie policy, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 01243 943100