Cookie 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 allow websites to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, and browsing history.

How We Use Cookies

verdant-isle uses cookies for several purposes:

• To ensure our website functions properly
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To understand how visitors use our website
• To improve our website and services

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, filling in forms, or using website features.

• Cookie Consent: Stores your cookie preferences (expires: 1 year)
• Session Management: Maintains your session while browsing (expires: session end)

Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

• Analytics: Collects anonymous information about how you use our website (expires: 26 months)
• Page Load Metrics: Measures website performance (expires: 24 hours)

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

• Language Preferences: Remembers your language choice (expires: 1 year)
• Form Data: Temporarily stores form input for convenience (expires: session end)

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties:

• Analytics providers for website statistics
• Map services for location features

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block cookies from all or specific websites
• Block third-party cookies

Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored and remembered for future visits.

Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site
• Adjusting your browser settings
• Contacting us to request removal of your data

Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. We respect these signals where technically feasible.

Updates to This Policy

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

Contact Us

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

verdant-isle
14 Deansgate Arcade
Manchester, M3 2BQ
United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]