Our website is the front door to a design studio, not an online shop, so our use of cookies is modest and practical. We still want to be transparent about the small files that are placed on your device when you visit, what they do, and the choices you have. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. About this policy
This Cookie Policy describes how cookies and comparable technologies are used across the Craftlure Timber website. It applies to every visitor and is intended to be read in plain language. Where this policy refers to “cookies”, it also covers similar methods of storing or reading information on your device, such as local storage and tracking pixels, unless we say otherwise.
2. What cookies are
A cookie is a small text file that a website asks your browser to store on your computer, tablet or phone. It typically holds a short identifier and lets the site recognise your device on later page views or return visits. Cookies cannot run programs or carry viruses, and on their own they do not reveal your identity. They are a standard part of how almost every modern website works.
3. Why we use cookies
Because we provide design and consultation services rather than selling goods, we do not operate a shopping cart, store payment cards, or run advertising campaigns through this site. Our use of cookies is correspondingly limited. We rely on them mainly to keep the site secure and working correctly, to remember sensible preferences, and to understand in aggregate how the site is used so that we can improve it.
4. Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as loading a secure page, submitting the project brief form, or moving between sections. Without them, parts of the site would not operate as intended. Because they are required for the service you have requested, they do not need your prior consent, though we describe them here for transparency.
5. Functional cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and to provide a more comfortable experience. For example, they may store a language or display preference so that you are not asked for it again on the same device. These cookies are not strictly essential, and if they are blocked some convenience features may simply revert to their defaults.
6. Analytics and performance cookies
We may use analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors find and use the site, such as which pages are viewed most often and where people encounter difficulty. This information is aggregated and statistical; we use it to understand interest in our services and to improve the structure and content of the site. It is not used to identify you personally, and we do not use it to build advertising profiles.
7. Cookies set by our platform provider
This website is hosted on a commerce and content platform that may set its own cookies to deliver, secure and monitor the service. These are necessary for the underlying hosting infrastructure to operate reliably, for example to balance traffic and to protect against fraudulent or malicious activity. We do not control the precise behaviour of these platform cookies, but we have selected a reputable provider that publishes its own privacy and cookie information.
8. Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third parties whose services appear on, or support, our pages, such as web font delivery or analytics tools. These parties may receive limited technical information, such as your browser type and the page you are viewing, in order to provide their service. Their use of any information they collect is governed by their own policies, which we encourage you to review. We do not sell or rent any information collected through cookies to third parties.
9. How long cookies remain
Cookies are either session cookies or persistent cookies. Session cookies are temporary and are erased when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period, or until you delete them, and let the site recognise your device on a return visit. The lifespan of each cookie depends on its purpose; necessary and functional cookies are generally short-lived, while certain analytics identifiers may last longer.
10. Managing cookies in your browser
You are always free to control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you see what cookies are stored, delete them individually or entirely, and refuse cookies from some or all sites. You can usually find these controls in the privacy or security section of your browser’s settings menu. Please be aware that if you block strictly necessary cookies, some parts of this website may not work correctly.
11. Browser signals and Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” signal or similar privacy preference. There is currently no single industry standard for how websites should respond to these signals. We aim to keep our use of cookies minimal regardless of any such setting, and we do not engage in cross-site advertising tracking. If a recognised standard for honouring these signals is established, we will review our approach accordingly.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the technologies we use or in applicable guidance. When we do, we will revise the date shown at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically so that you remain informed about how cookies are used on our site.
13. Contact
If you have any question about how this website uses cookies, you are welcome to reach the studio using the details below.