Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Sanders & Fink uses on sandersandfink.co.uk, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to work more efficiently, or to provide information to the owners of the site.
Cookies do not typically contain information that personally identifies you, but personal data that we hold about you may be linked to information stored in or obtained from cookies. Where this is the case, it is governed by our Privacy Policy.
Cookies can be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remaining on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential operation — to remember your cookie preferences so we do not ask you every time you visit.
- Analytics — to understand how visitors use this website, which pages are most useful, and how we can improve the experience. Analytics cookies are only set with your explicit consent.
We do not use cookies for advertising, remarketing, or tracking you across third-party websites. We do not sell data derived from cookies to third parties.
3. Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled because the site would not work correctly without them. They do not collect personal data for marketing purposes.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted or declined) so we do not show the banner on every page visit. | 12 months | Essential |
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. All data collected is aggregated and anonymised — it cannot be used to identify you personally. These cookies are only placed with your explicit consent.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors. Used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for analytics reports. | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics — stores and counts page views for this property. | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users. Expires after 24 hours. | 24 hours | Analytics |
If you decline analytics cookies, none of the above cookies will be set. The website will continue to function normally — analytics cookies are not required for any site feature.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Google Fonts
This website loads fonts from Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com). When your browser requests a font file, your IP address is sent to Google’s servers. Google may set cookies in connection with this request. This is technically necessary to load the fonts and is not dependent on your cookie consent choice.
Google Analytics
Where you consent to analytics cookies, data is collected and processed by Google LLC. Google Analytics anonymises IP addresses before they are stored. Google acts as a data processor under a data processing agreement and processes data in accordance with its standard privacy terms.
Embedded Maps
Our Find a Retailer page and individual stockist pages may embed Google Maps. If you interact with an embedded map, Google may set cookies and collect data in accordance with its own privacy policy. Map embeds only load when you interact with them.
5. Your Consent
When you first visit this website, a cookie banner is displayed. You can choose to:
- Accept all cookies — essential and analytics cookies are set.
- Decline non-essential cookies — only the essential cookie_consent cookie is set; no analytics cookies are placed.
Your choice is stored in the cookie_consent cookie for 12 months. After this period, you will be asked again.
The legal basis for essential cookies is legitimate interests — they are necessary for the site to function. The legal basis for analytics cookies is consent (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a)).
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Withdraw or change your consent
To withdraw or change your consent, clear your browser cookies — this will delete the cookie_consent cookie, and the cookie banner will reappear on your next visit.
Browser controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically block all cookies, accept only certain types, or delete existing cookies. Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.
Guidance for common browsers:
Opt out of Google Analytics
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
For more information about cookies
Visit allaboutcookies.org for guidance on how cookies work and how to control them across all browsers.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time — for example, if we add new functionality that requires cookies, or if regulations change. We will update the “Last updated” date at the top of the page whenever we make material changes.
If we add new categories of cookies that require your consent, we will display a new consent request.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us via the form on our website:
Sanders & Fink — Cookie Enquiries
Website: sandersandfink.co.uk/contact
For questions about personal data more broadly, see our Privacy Policy.