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Cookie Policy

A legal disclaimer

This Cookie Policy explains how Ravelle House uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.ravellehouse.co.uk. It is intended to provide clear, transparent information about the data we collect and how we use it. This policy serves as general guidance and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend consulting a qualified professional to ensure full compliance with the UK GDPR, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and other applicable laws. Nothing in this policy limits your statutory rights.

Cookie Policy - the basics

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners. This policy sets out what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage or disable them. By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have disabled them via your browser settings. We use cookies to understand how you interact with our site, improve our services, and personalise your experience — all while respecting your privacy.

What you need to know about our cookies.

1. What Are Cookies?

 

Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site recognise your preferences, remember settings, and understand how you navigate the pages. Cookies cannot access or read personal data from your device beyond what is necessary for the website to function.

 

2. Types of Cookies We Use

 

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

 

🍪 Essential Cookies — Always Active

 

• Required for the website to function — cannot be switched off in our systems

 

• Set in response to your actions: setting privacy preferences, logging in, filling in forms

 

• No personal data stored for marketing purposes

 

• You can set your browser to block them, but parts of the site may not work correctly

 

📊 Analytical / Performance Cookies

 

• Help us understand how visitors interact with our website — which pages are most/least popular

 

• Data collected is anonymous and aggregated — no personal identification

 

• Helps us improve website functionality and user experience

 

• Third-party providers: Google Analytics (anonymised data)

 

⚙️ Functional Cookies

 

• Remember your preferences: language, region, custom settings

 

• Personalise your browsing experience based on your past visits

 

• Information may be encrypted — we do not share this data with advertisers

 

🎯 Marketing / Targeting Cookies

 

• Used by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests

 

• Show you relevant ads on other websites — based on your browsing history

 

• You can opt out at any time — see Section 4 below

 

• Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, Instagram

 

3. Third-Party Cookies

 

Our website may contain cookies set by third-party services to enhance your experience:

 

• Analytics: Google Analytics — tracks site usage anonymously

 

• Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest — enable sharing buttons and social features

 

• Advertising: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads — measure ad effectiveness and show relevant ads

 

• Payment Providers: Stripe, PayPal — enable secure checkout

 

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices — we encourage you to review them.

 

4. Managing & Disabling Cookies

 

Via Our Cookie Banner:

 

• When you first visit our site, you will see a Cookie Consent Banner

 

• Click "Accept All", "Reject All", or "Customise" to select which types you allow

 

• You can change your preferences at any time — link at the bottom of every page: "Cookie Settings"

 

Via Your Browser Settings:

 

• Most browsers allow you to control cookies — block, delete, or alert you before they are set

 

• Instructions for popular browsers:

 

◦ Safari (Mac): Settings → Privacy → Cookies & Website Data

 

◦ Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies & Other Site Data

 

◦ Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies & Site Data

 

◦ Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search & Services → Cookies

 

• ⚠️ Disabling cookies may affect site functionality — some features may not work as intended

 

5. Do Not Track Signals

 

Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" signals to websites. There is currently no industry standard for how to respond to these signals — we do not alter our data collection practices in response unless required by law. You can still manage your cookie preferences via the methods above.

 

6. Updates to This Policy

 

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Significant changes may be notified via a website banner or email.

 

7. More Information

 

For more information about cookies, visit:

 

• 📌 ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) — UK data protection regulator

 

• 📌 AllAboutCookies.org — independent guide to cookies and managing them

 

8. Contact Us

 

For questions about our Cookie Policy or data practices:

📧 Email: Alexia.business@outlook.com

📍 United Kingdom

 

Last Updated: 7 September 2026

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