Contents
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on gatherandgroup.co.uk ("our website") and how you can manage them.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of our website, plus analytics cookies to help us understand how visitors use our site. We do not use any advertising or marketing cookies.
3. Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain features would not work. These cookies do not track your browsing activity on other websites.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Session identifier - keeps you logged in and maintains your session while browsing | Session |
cookie_consent |
Records that you have acknowledged our cookie notice | 90 days |
guest_name |
Stores the name you enter when uploading photos as a guest | 30 days |
remember_me |
Keeps you logged in across browser sessions if selected | 30 days |
4. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our service and user experience. Analytics data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our site, including pages visited, time spent, and how you arrived at our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information anonymously.
- You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- See Google's Privacy Policy for more information
4.2 Umami Analytics
We also use Umami, a privacy-focused analytics platform. Umami does not use cookies and does not collect any personal data. It provides us with anonymous, aggregated statistics about site usage while respecting your privacy.
- Umami is GDPR compliant by design
- No personal data is collected or stored
- See Umami's Privacy Policy for more information
5. Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following external services that may set their own cookies or collect data:
5.1 Stripe (Payment Processing)
When you make a payment, you are redirected to Stripe's secure payment page. Stripe may set cookies to detect fraud and process your payment securely. These cookies are governed by Stripe's Cookie Policy.
5.2 Google Fonts
We use Google Fonts to display our website's typography. Google may log requests for font files. See Google Fonts privacy information.
6. How to Manage Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from being set
- Set preferences for certain websites
Browser Cookie Settings
Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Please note: If you disable essential cookies, some features of our website may not work properly. For example, you may not be able to log in or your session may not persist as you navigate the site.
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. We do not use advertising or marketing cookies that track you across other websites. Our analytics are used solely to improve our own service and are not shared with advertisers.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact form: Contact Us
10. More Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit: