Cookies Policy
Last Updated: 1 January 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow websites to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re-entering information whenever you return to the site or navigate between pages.
How We Use Cookies
flame-tide uses cookies to improve your experience on our website, understand how visitors use our site, and remember your preferences. We are committed to being transparent about our cookie usage and giving you control over which cookies you accept.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 12 months |
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website and understand which content is most useful.
We use analytics cookies to track:
- Number of visitors to the site
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How visitors navigate through the site
- Where visitors came from (referral sources)
- Device and browser information
All data collected through analytics cookies is aggregated and anonymized. We cannot identify individual users from this information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _analytics_id | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _analytics_session | Tracks visitor sessions | 30 minutes |
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience. For example, they might remember your preferred language or region.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores your site preferences | 12 months |
Cookies We Do NOT Use
We want to be clear about what we don't do with cookies:
- We do not use advertising or marketing cookies
- We do not use cookies to track you across other websites
- We do not sell cookie data to third parties
- We do not use cookies for targeted advertising
- We do not share cookie data with social media platforms
Third-Party Cookies
Our website does not currently use third-party cookies. If we decide to use services that place third-party cookies in the future, we will update this policy and seek your consent where required.
How to Control Cookies
Cookie Preference Center
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept all cookies or customize your preferences. You can change your cookie settings at any time by clicking the cookie preferences link in our footer.
Please note that essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Notify you when a cookie is being set
Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
Please note that blocking cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
Mobile Devices
For mobile devices, cookie controls are typically found in your browser settings or device privacy settings. Consult your device manufacturer's instructions for specific guidance.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable certain cookies, you may experience reduced functionality:
- Essential Cookies: Disabling these will prevent the website from working properly. Some features may not be available.
- Analytics Cookies: Disabling these won't affect your browsing experience, but prevents us from understanding how visitors use our site.
- Preference Cookies: Disabling these means we won't remember your preferences, so you may need to set them each time you visit.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. We respect Do Not Track signals and will not track your activity when this signal is enabled.
Updates to Cookies
We may update the cookies we use from time to time. When we make significant changes to our cookie usage, we will update this policy and notify you through a notice on our website or via the cookie banner.
We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Cookie Duration Explained
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help the website remember your actions during a single browsing session.
Persistent Cookies
These remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits.
The duration column in our cookie tables shows how long each cookie remains on your device.
Your Privacy Rights
Your cookie choices are linked to your broader privacy rights under UK data protection law. For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy and GDPR Information.
Questions About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this cookies policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Post: flame-tide, 42 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 7LQ
More Information About Cookies
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