1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences (like language, display settings, or visited pages) so you don’t have to re-enter them each time you visit. We also use similar technologies such as pixels and local storage, which work in a comparable way.

2. How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website works correctly and securely
- Understand how visitors use our website (analytics)
- Integrate social media features (e.g. Instagram posts or feeds)
We do not use cookies for online payments, logins, or advertising at this time.

3. Types of cookies we may use

Type: Strictly necessary cookies
Purpose: Required for the site to function (e.g. load balancing, security).
Examples: Session cookies that keep the website running smoothly.

Type: Analytics cookies
Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Examples: Google Analytics (anonymous usage statistics).

Type: Social media cookies
Purpose: Set by services like Instagram when we embed content. These may track your activity on their platform.
Examples: Instagram feed or share buttons.

4. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use, such as:
- Google Analytics – helps us measure website traffic and usage.
- Instagram – when displaying social media posts or buttons.
These third parties may collect and process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
You can learn more here:
- Google’s privacy & cookies policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Instagram’s privacy policy: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy

5. Managing or disabling cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Receive notifications before a cookie is stored
To learn how to manage cookies, visit:
- AboutCookies.org: https://www.aboutcookies.org.uk/manage-cookies/
- ICO guidance on cookies: https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/
If you block all cookies, some parts of the website may not function properly.

6. Future updates
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time, for example if we add new features or services that use cookies. Please check this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.

7. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
comets@coventrycomets.co.uk