Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

Porchway Masonic uses cookies to ensure our website functions properly and to understand how visitors use our site. We minimize cookie usage to respect your privacy.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

• Session cookies for secure browsing
• Security cookies to prevent fraud

These cookies cannot be disabled as the website would not function without them.

Analytics Cookies

We use privacy-focused analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve the user experience.

• Anonymous visitor statistics
• Page views and navigation patterns
• Device and browser information

We use privacy-respecting analytics that do not track individual users or share data with third parties for advertising.

Third-Party Cookies

When you make a purchase, Stripe (our payment processor) may set cookies to process your payment securely.

4. Cookie Duration

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for up to 26 months

5. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality, including the ability to make purchases.

6. Do Not Track Signals

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser settings. Our privacy-focused analytics already provide minimal tracking. When DNT is enabled, we do not collect any analytics data from your visit.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Check this page periodically for updates.

8. Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to our use of strictly necessary cookies. For non-essential cookies, we will request your consent through a cookie banner on your first visit.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies:

Email: info@porchwaymasonic.co.uk