Cookie Policy

As part of the new European Union privacy protection laws we are required to inform you when we use tracking features called "cookies" on our website.

HOW WE USE COOKIES

"Cookies” are tiny, harmless text files sent to your computer or mobile device when you visit a website.

Most websites use cookies, and in our case we use them to understand where visitors are coming from and how they use our website in order for us to constantly improve the website experience.

We don’t use cookies to track individuals or store sensitive information such as your name, address or credit card details.

WHAT COOKIES DO WE USE?

Hilditch & Key only uses “First Party” cookies which feature in Google Analytics.

COOKIE TYPE

WHAT WE USE THEM FOR

_utma

This cookie is what’s called a “persistent” cookie, and keeps track of the number of times a visitor has been to the site, when their first visit was, and when their last visit occurred.

_utmb

This cookie records when a visitor enters a site, and expires at the end of the session.

_utmc (session)

This cookie records when a visitor leaves a site. It expires after 30 minutes if there is no activity.

_utmz

This cookie keeps track of where the visitor came from, search criteria, and geographic region they came from. It expires in 6 months.

 

Our website uses as small amount of animation using Adobe Flash Player. Please note Flash cookies are stored on your device in much the same way as usual cookies, but they're managed differently by your browser. To disable or delete a Flash cookie, see Adobe Flash Player Security Settings.

PATH TO COMPLIANCE

The information on this page is part of the action we are currently taking as we work towards higher levels of compliance. It is our policy to continually improve our privacy levels and will post updates on this page.

FURTHER INFORMATION

If you'd like to learn more about cookies and the EU Directive here are some useful links:

www.ico.gov.uk 
www.aboutcookies.org 
www.allaboutcookies.org

Please note that we can't be responsible for the content or views expressed in these external websites.