Last updated:11 May 2026
This page explains what cookies are, how elizabeth.co.uk uses them, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They serve a range of purposes, from keeping a website working correctly to remembering your preferences or measuring how pages are used. Similar technologies such as pixels and local storage work in comparable ways. We refer to all of these collectively as cookies throughout this policy.
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies for four main reasons:
- To keep the website functioning correctly and securely.
- To remember choices and preferences you have set.
- To measure how visitors use the site so we can make improvements.
- To support marketing and measure the performance of campaigns, where this applies and where permitted.
3. Categories of cookies
3.1 Strictly necessary
These cookies are required for the website to work. They cannot be switched off because they are set in direct response to actions you take, such as submitting a form or setting a preference. Without them, parts of the site would not function.
3.2 Functional
These cookies allow the site to remember choices you make and provide a more personalised experience. Disabling them may mean some features do not work as expected.
3.3 Analytics and performance
These cookies collect information about how visitors move through the site, which pages are visited most, and where traffic comes from. The data is used in aggregated form to improve the site. We may use tools such as Google Analytics or similar services for this purpose.
3.4 Marketing and advertising
These cookies may be placed by advertising or affiliate partners. They are used to track visits across websites and measure the effectiveness of campaigns or referrals. If you decline these cookies you may see less targeted advertising elsewhere.
4. Cookies set by us
Depending on how you use the site, we may set cookies in the following categories:
- Session cookies to maintain your experience during a single visit.
- Preference cookies to remember settings you have chosen.
- Form cookies to retain information you have entered, reducing the need to re-enter it.
5. Third-party cookies
Some cookies on this site are set by third parties we work with, including:
- Analytics providers that measure site usage and help us understand visitor behaviour.
- Affiliate and advertising partners that track referrals and campaign attribution where applicable.
- Embedded content providers that may set cookies when content from their platforms appears on our pages.
Third parties manage their own cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their individual policies for full details.
6. How to manage cookies
You have several options for controlling cookies:
- Cookie banner: where we provide an on-site preference tool, you can use it to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
- Browser settings: all major browsers let you view, block or delete cookies via their settings or help menus.
- Device settings: mobile devices typically include controls for advertising identifiers under privacy or tracking settings.
Restricting cookies may affect how the site works. Some features may not operate correctly if certain cookies are blocked.
7. How long cookies last
Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period, or until you delete them. The lifespan of each cookie depends on its purpose.
8. Updates to this policy
We review this policy periodically and update it when the cookies we use change or when required by law. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised.
9. Questions
If you have questions about how we use cookies, please get in touch via our contact page. For wider questions about how we handle personal data, please read our Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions.