Wardside House Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
Wardside House (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website — [https://www.wardsidehouse.com](https://www.wardsidehouse.com) — to improve user experience, understand site usage, and deliver tailored content.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. Cookies help the site recognize your device and remember your preferences or actions.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary
Essential for site functionality, such as navigation or access to secure areas.
Session IDs, form integrity tokens
Performance / Analytics
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website and improve performance.
Google Analytics
Functional
Remember your choices (language, preferences) to enhance your experience.
Language preference cookies
Advertising / Targeting
Track your browsing habits to show relevant advertisements (used only with consent). | Retargeting pixels, ad provider cookies |
How We Use Cookies
Core functionality: Enabling site features like forms and accessibility options.
Analytics: Collecting anonymised data on site usage (visitor numbers, page views, bounce rates) to inform improvements.
Preference settings: Remembering language, accessibility settings, or other choices you make.
Advertising (optional): With your consent, delivering targeted ads or measuring ad performance.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services (e.g. Google Analytics) that place their own cookies to provide services such as analytics, social media features, or marketing. We only enable these if you’ve given us permission. These third parties may collect information over time and across websites.
6. Consent and Cookie Options
6.1. Cookie Banner
Upon visiting our site, you’ll see a cookie banner prompt that:
Explains our use of cookies
Asks for your consent to set non-essential cookies (functional, analytics, advertising)
Provides a link to this Cookie Policy
6.2. Managing Preferences
You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer. This allows you to:
Accept or reject categories of cookies
Change your preferences
6.3. Browser Controls
You can set or amend your browser settings to:
Refuse cookies altogether
Alert you when cookies are being sent
Delete existing cookies
Browser settings differ, so consult your browser’s help section for specific instructions.
7. Cookie Lifespan
Cookies we use may persist in your browser for varying periods:
Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies remain until they expire or are manually deleted. Lifespans vary: analytics cookies often last 1–2 years; functional cookies may last up to 12 months.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you’re in the UK or the EU, you have the right to:
Withdraw your consent at any time
Request access to data associated with you
Rectify or erase personal data
Restrict or object to processing of your data
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us or by post: Wardside House, Muthill, Crieff, Perthshire, PH5 2AS.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. The **“Effective Date”** at the top will reflect when the policy was last revised. Significant changes will be communicated through our website.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about cookies or this policy, please contact us at:
Email: care@wardsidehouse.com
Telephone: 01764 681275
Address: Wardside House, Muthill, Crieff, Perthshire, PH5 2AS
Summary Overview
1. We use essential, performance, functional, and (with your permission) advertising cookies.
2. A banner will prompt you on arrival, and you can manage your preferences at any time.
3. You have legal rights over how your data is used in accordance with GDPR.
4. Contact information is provided for any questions or requests.