Cookies Policy

Last updated: July 2026

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions, improving your browsing experience.

How We Use Cookies

iris-ferret uses cookies to:

• Remember your cookie consent preferences
• Understand how visitors use our website
• Improve website functionality and performance
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

• Cookie Consent: Stores your cookie preferences (expires after 365 days)
• Session Management: Maintains your session state during your visit

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This helps us improve website performance and user experience.

• Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, and navigation patterns
• Error Tracking: Helps identify and fix technical issues

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.

• Preferences: Remembers your language and region settings
• Form Data: Temporarily stores form information to improve user experience

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies on your device. These services may include:

• Analytics providers to understand website usage
• Payment processors to handle secure transactions
• Content delivery networks to improve website speed

Third-party cookies are governed by the respective third party's privacy policy.

Cookie Duration

Cookies may be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (remain on your device for a set period):

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain for up to 365 days depending on the cookie type

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your preference is stored and will be remembered for future visits.

Browser Settings

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

• Block all cookies
• Accept only first-party cookies
• Delete cookies after each session
• Receive notifications when cookies are being set

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit functionality.

Browser-Specific Instructions

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

Opting Out of Analytics

If you wish to opt out of analytics tracking specifically, you can use browser extensions or visit the opt-out pages provided by analytics services we use.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers support "Do Not Track" signals. When enabled, these signals request that websites not track your browsing activity. We respect these signals and will honor your Do Not Track preferences where technically feasible.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can browse our website with cookies disabled, certain features may not function correctly:

• Form submissions may not work properly
• Your cookie preferences will not be remembered
• Website performance may be reduced
• You may see the cookie banner on every visit

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Questions About Cookies

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

iris-ferret
12 Primrose Lane
Bath BA1 5NZ
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]