Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Split Bean Coffee Company Limited ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal data more generally.
We use cookies in accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). Non-essential cookies are only set after you have given your consent through our cookie consent tool.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the site owner.
Some cookies are essential for the site to function. Others are used to measure how visitors use the site or to deliver advertising. Cookies can be set by us directly (first-party cookies) or by third parties whose services we use on the site (third-party cookies).
The cookies we use
We group the cookies on our website into the following categories:
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They include cookies that remember your cookie consent choices so that we do not ask you again on every visit. These cookies cannot be switched off, as the site will not work properly without them. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences so we do not need to ask again on each visit. | 12 months |
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. They collect information about pages visited, time spent on the site, the route taken to the site and any errors encountered. We use this information in aggregated form only. Analytics cookies are set only with your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores session state for GA4. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users. | 24 hours |
Advertising and retargeting cookies
These cookies are used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and to show you relevant adverts on other websites and platforms, including Google, Meta (Facebook and Instagram) and LinkedIn. They track your interactions with our site so that advertising can be tailored. Advertising cookies are set only with your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion tracking and attribution. | 90 days |
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook Pixel) | Tracks visits across websites for advert delivery and measurement. | 90 days |
| li_sugr, bcookie, lidc | LinkedIn Insight Tag | Used by LinkedIn for advert delivery, measurement and retargeting. | Up to 2 years |
Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner that asks you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of every page, or by clearing the cookies stored by our site in your browser.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies or be notified when a cookie is set. Instructions for the major browsers can be found here:
Please note that blocking some types of cookies may affect your experience of our site and the services we are able to offer.
Third party cookies and opt-outs
Some of the cookies on our site are set by third parties. We do not control these cookies. You can manage your preferences for third party advertising directly with the providers:
- Opt out of Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Manage your Google ad preferences: www.google.com/settings/ads
- Manage your Meta ad preferences: www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
- Manage your LinkedIn ad preferences: www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out
For general information on managing cookies and behavioural advertising, visit www.allaboutcookies.org or www.youronlinechoices.com.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. The latest version will always be available on this page.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please get in touch.
Phone: 0191 491 1999
Email: info@splitbeancoffee.co.uk