Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 4th July 2025

Black Book Locations Limited

Registered Address: Parkhill Studio, Walton Road, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England, LS22 5DZ

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They store bits of information to help websites work more efficiently and enhance your browsing experience.

There are different types of cookies:

  • First-party cookies: Set by the website you’re visiting
  • Third-party cookies: Set by external services (like analytics or advertising platforms)

Cookies can also be:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Stored on your device until they expire or are manually deleted

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions properly
  • Analyse how visitors use our site (e.g., which pages are most popular)
  • Improve site performance and usability
  • Provide relevant content and messaging

We do not use cookies to collect personal data without your consent.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type Purpose Examples
Strictly Necessary These cookies are essential to allow you to browse the site and use key features. Session cookies for load balancing, form submissions
Performance & Analytics These help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve it. Google Analytics (_ga, _gid)
Functionality These remember your preferences (like region or language) to personalise your experience. Remembering previous page views
Marketing These track browsing habits to deliver relevant advertising. You will be asked for consent before any marketing cookies are used. Meta/Facebook Pixel

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party tools may place cookies on your device via our site. These include:

  • Google Analytics (to measure traffic and behaviour)
  • Social media platforms (e.g., Instagram or Facebook embeds)
  • Booking systems or embedded forms (if used)

We do not control these cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy/cookie policies.

5. Managing Cookies

When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Manage individual cookie preferences

You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Here’s how:

Disabling cookies may impact how well our site functions.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in technology or regulation. The latest version will always be available on this page.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at: contact@blackbooklocations.com.