Cookie Policy

Cookies & Tracking · SHVDE

Last updated: 1 September 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites recognise your preferences and improve user experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to enhance browsing experience, analyse traffic, remember preferences, deliver relevant content, and maintain website security.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary: Required for core functionality
• Performance: Help analyse usage
• Functionality: Store preferences
• Advertising: Deliver relevant adverts

4. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set by our website. Third-party cookies may be set by analytics or service providers.

5. Session and Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary, whilst persistent cookies remain on your device for future visits.

6. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookies are used for functionality, security, analytics, and payment processing.

7. Cookie Consent and Legal Basis

We obtain your consent for non-essential cookies before they are set, in compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and UK GDPR. You can withdraw consent at any time via your browser settings or our consent tools.

8. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage cookies via browser settings or our consent tools. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive a warning before a cookie is stored. Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.

9. Mobile Device Cookie Management

Mobile devices may use similar technologies such as local storage and identifiers. You can manage these through your device settings.

10. Cookies and Personal Information

Cookie data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, UK GDPR, and the Data Protection Act 2018. Some cookies may collect personal data; we process this data lawfully and transparently.

11. Cookie Policy Updates

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The revised date will be updated accordingly.

12. International Cookie Transfers

Some cookie data may be transferred internationally to service providers. We ensure such transfers comply with UK GDPR requirements, including adequacy decisions or appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses with UK addendum.

13. Contact Information