Cookies Policy

Last Updated: May 14, 2026

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the winter-gleam website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, improving your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Remember your cookie consent preferences
Store booking form information temporarily
Improve website functionality
Understand how visitors use our website
Enhance user experience

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Examples:

Cookie consent preferences (localStorage: cookiesAccepted)
Session management

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your booking information temporarily.

Examples:

Booking form data (localStorage: bookingName, bookingEmail, bookingService)
Navigation preferences

3.3 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.

Note: We currently do not use third-party analytics cookies, but we may implement them in the future with appropriate consent mechanisms.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We do not currently use third-party cookies. If we introduce third-party services (such as analytics or marketing tools) in the future, we will update this policy and seek your consent where required.

5. Duration of Cookies

We use both session cookies and persistent cookies:

Session Cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device until they expire or you delete them manually

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

6.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner where you can accept or reject non-essential cookies.

6.2 Browser Settings

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

View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
Block third-party cookies
Block all cookies
Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your website experience and some features may not function properly.

6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

For information on managing cookies in specific browsers, please visit:

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

7. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to:

Store your cookie consent preference
Temporarily store booking form information for the thank you page

Local storage data can be cleared through your browser settings, similar to cookies.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience:

Repeated display of the cookie consent banner
Loss of booking form information on the confirmation page
Reduced website functionality

Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Please review this page periodically for any updates.

10. More Information

To learn more about cookies and online privacy, you can visit:

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 42 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2EG, United Kingdom