Below is a complete, UK‑appropriate Cookie Policy text you can use on a WordPress site. It’s written to be legally clear, GDPR‑compliant, and suitable for most small/medium websites. You can paste it directly into a WordPress page.

Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. It applies to all visitors from the United Kingdom and is designed to meet the requirements of the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

By continuing to browse our site after seeing our cookie banner, you agree to the use of non‑essential cookies if you have chosen to accept them. You can change your preferences at any time.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, improve performance, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies may be:

Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies – stored until they expire or you delete them.
First‑party cookies – set by our website.
Third‑party cookies – set by external services we use.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:

Security and authentication cookies
Cookies required for core WordPress functionality
Cookies that remember your cookie preferences

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. Examples include:

Google Analytics
WordPress Jetpack analytics

We only load analytics cookies if you consent to them.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as:

Language preferences
Display settings
Login details (if applicable)

Advertising & Targeting Cookies

If used, these cookies help deliver relevant ads and measure campaign performance. Examples include:

Google Ads
Meta Pixel

These cookies are optional and require your explicit consent.

4. Third‑Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third‑party services we use, such as:

Embedded videos (YouTube, Vimeo)
Social media plugins (Facebook, Instagram, X)
Analytics and advertising platforms

These providers may use their own cookies and process your data according to their privacy policies.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies in several ways:

Via Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our site, you can:

Accept all cookies
Reject non‑essential cookies
Customise your preferences

You can update your choices at any time using the “Cookie Settings” link in our footer.

Via Your Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

Block cookies
Delete cookies
Receive alerts before cookies are stored

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect how the site functions.

6. How Long Cookies Are Stored

Cookie retention periods vary depending on their purpose. We only keep cookies for as long as necessary. Analytics and advertising cookies typically last between 1 day and 24 months.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: info@dunmailnashe.co.uk