Cookies Policy

About This Policy

This cookies policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the sturdy-fold website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

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 contain information that is transferred to your device's storage. They allow websites to recognise your device and remember certain information about your preferences or past actions.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website, understand how visitors interact with our content, and ensure certain features function properly. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your knowledge.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

• Session cookies that maintain your browsing session
• Security cookies that protect against malicious activity
• Cookie consent preference cookies

Duration: Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent essential cookies typically last up to twelve months.

Legal basis: These cookies are necessary for the legitimate functioning of our website.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website structure and content.

Examples:

• Cookies that count page visits
• Cookies that measure time spent on pages
• Cookies that track navigation patterns

Duration: Typically twenty-six months from when they are set or updated.

Legal basis: Your consent, which you can withdraw at any time through our cookie preferences.

Cookies We Do Not Use

To respect your privacy, we do not use:

• Advertising or marketing cookies
• Third-party tracking cookies for advertising purposes
• Social media cookies (unless you actively choose to share content via social media buttons)
• Cookies that track your activity across multiple websites

First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies

These are cookies set by sturdy-fold directly. We use first-party cookies to provide essential functionality and analyse how our website is used.

Third-Party Cookies

We keep third-party cookies to a minimum. Any third-party cookies used are from trusted providers who comply with data protection legislation. These may include analytics services that help us understand website performance.

Specific Cookies on Our Website

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type	Duration
cookie_consent	Stores your cookie preferences	Essential	12 months
session_id	Maintains your browsing session	Essential	Session
analytics_enabled	Records whether you've consented to analytics	Essential	12 months
_ga	Distinguishes unique visitors	Analytics	26 months
_gid	Distinguishes users for analytics	Analytics	24 hours

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Through Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept cookies or customise your preferences. You can access cookie settings at any time by clicking the settings link in the banner or footer.

Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• See what cookies you have and delete them individually
• Block all third-party cookies
• Block all cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies completely
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

Browser-Specific Instructions

To manage cookies in your specific browser, consult the help section or visit:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies

Web Beacons and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons (also known as pixel tags) in our emails to track whether messages have been opened and links clicked. This helps us measure the effectiveness of our communications and improve our content.

You can disable web beacons in emails by configuring your email client to not automatically display images.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting not to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We honour your cookie preferences as indicated through our cookie banner and settings, regardless of browser DNT settings.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, certain features of our website may not function properly. Specifically:

• Your cookie preferences may not be remembered on subsequent visits
• Website performance may be affected
• Some interactive features may not work correctly

Essential cookies are necessary for basic website functionality, and disabling them will significantly impair your browsing experience.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookies policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the date at the top of this page and may notify you through other means such as email or a website banner.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Questions About Cookies

If you have questions about how we use cookies or wish to discuss your cookie preferences, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Post: 42 Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6AT, United Kingdom

Further Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit:

• Information Commissioner's Office: ico.org.uk
• All About Cookies: allaboutcookies.org
• Your Online Choices: youronlinechoices.com