Cookies Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit websites. They serve various purposes, including remembering your preferences, understanding how you use the site, and improving your overall experience. Cookies cannot access other information on your device or carry viruses.

How We Use Cookies

thicket-muse uses cookies to enhance website functionality, analyze site usage patterns, and remember your preferences. We use cookies responsibly and in accordance with privacy regulations, obtaining your consent where required before placing non-essential cookies.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot operate effectively without these cookies, and they are set automatically when you use certain features.

Examples include:

• Session management cookies that maintain your logged-in state
• Security cookies that authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use
• Load balancing cookies that distribute server requests efficiently

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users encounter error messages. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous. We use this data to improve website functionality and user experience.

Examples include:

• Page view tracking to understand popular content
• Navigation path analysis to optimize site structure
• Error detection to identify and fix technical issues
• Session duration measurement to assess engagement

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language, region, or text size. They provide enhanced, personalized features and may also remember changes you have made to customizable areas of the website.

Examples include:

• Language preference storage
• Cookie consent preferences
• Display settings and accessibility options
• Form data retention to prevent information loss

Cookie Duration

Cookies we use fall into two duration categories:

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They enable website features during your browsing session but do not collect information after you leave the site.

Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits, improving convenience by avoiding repeated settings adjustments.

Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, we use trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies. These are typically for analytics or embedded content functionality. We carefully select third-party partners and ensure they comply with privacy regulations.

Third-party services we may use include:

• Website analytics platforms to understand visitor behavior
• Content delivery networks to optimize site performance
• Embedded video or media players from reputable providers

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they use information. We recommend reviewing their policies when using embedded features.

Managing Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored so you are not repeatedly prompted. You can change your preference at any time through browser settings or by clearing cookies and revisiting the site.

Browser Settings

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

• View which cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies
• Block all cookies from specific websites
• Delete all cookies when closing the browser
• Enable private browsing mode that discards cookies after sessions end

Please note that blocking all cookies may impact website functionality. Some features may not work correctly if you disable necessary cookies.

Browser-Specific Instructions

Cookie management varies by browser. Consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions:

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

Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use HTML5 local storage and similar technologies. These function similarly to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. We use local storage for:

• Remembering cookie consent preferences
• Storing temporary form data to prevent information loss
• Caching content for improved performance

You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or by clearing browsing data.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can use our website with cookies disabled, certain features may not function optimally:

• Form submissions may require re-entry of information
• Preference settings will not be remembered between visits
• Some interactive features may be limited or unavailable
• You may see the cookie consent banner repeatedly

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookies policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on our website. The revision date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last updated.

Contact Us

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

thicket-muse
147 Deansgate
Manchester M3 3WR
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]