Cookies Policy

Last updated: January 2024

What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.

How We Use Cookies

emerald-wander uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

• Cookie consent - Remembers your cookie preferences so you don't see the banner repeatedly
• Session management - Maintains your session as you navigate between pages

Functionality Cookies

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

• Form data - Temporarily stores form information to improve your experience
• Preferences - Remembers settings like your selected service when navigating to the enquiry form

Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our website and services. These cookies collect information in an anonymous form.

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• How you arrived at our website
• Which links you click on
• General location (city/region level only)

Types of Cookies by Duration

Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you browse our website.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognise you as a returning visitor and remember your preferences.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties that may set cookies include:

• Analytics providers (to help us understand website usage)
• Embedded content providers (if we embed videos or maps)

Managing Cookies

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner giving you the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice will be saved for future visits.

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from particular sites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

How to Manage Cookies in Popular Browsers

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended:

• You may need to re-enter information on forms
• Your preferences may not be remembered between visits
• The cookie consent banner may reappear on each visit

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to function.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to remember certain preferences, such as your cookie consent choice. Local storage works similarly to cookies but can store more information and remains until you clear your browser data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

emerald-wander
47 Cathedral Road
Canton, Cardiff CF11 9HB
Email: [email protected]