Last updated: August 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, from remembering your preferences to helping us understand how visitors use our site.
How We Use Cookies
cliff-civet uses cookies to improve your experience on our website and to gather information that helps us enhance our services. We are committed to using cookies responsibly and transparently.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, certain website features would not work.
- Cookie consent: Remembers your cookie preferences so you are not asked repeatedly
- Session management: Maintains your session while navigating the site
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.
- Preference storage: Remembers choices you make to improve your experience
- Form data: Temporarily stores information entered in forms
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve site functionality and content.
- Page views: Tracks which pages are visited and how often
- Traffic sources: Identifies how visitors find our website
- User behaviour: Analyses navigation patterns and time spent on pages
Cookie Duration
Cookies may be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is saved and you will not be asked again unless you clear your browser data.
Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Set preferences for different types of cookies
Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Browser-Specific Instructions
For guidance on managing cookies in popular browsers, refer to their help documentation:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website may be set by third-party services we use, such as analytics providers. These cookies are governed by the respective third parties' privacy policies. We carefully select partners who maintain appropriate data protection standards.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage technology to save your preferences on your device. Local storage operates similarly to cookies but remains on your device until explicitly cleared. We use local storage to remember your cookie consent choice.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers send "Do Not Track" signals to websites. As there is no common standard for responding to these signals, we do not currently alter our practices based on them. However, you can manage your cookie preferences using the methods described above.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected] or write to our office address.