Effective Date: 20 May 2025
Last Updated: 20 May 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Happy Little Owls uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our use of cookies as described below.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via your browser settings or the cookie banner when visiting our site.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve your user experience, and provide analytical insights.

Cookies may be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party services we use (third-party cookies).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for the website to function properly. They include cookies that:

• Enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas
• Remember your privacy or cookie preferences
• Allow you to log in and make purchases

These cookies cannot be switched off and do not store personally identifiable information.

Performance & Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting anonymous data such as:

• Page visits
• Time spent on the site
• Bounce rates
• Error messages

We use tools like Google Analytics to gather this information to improve site performance and user experience.

Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the site to remember your choices (e.g., language, region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.

Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These may be set by third-party providers and used to deliver relevant ads or content based on your browsing behaviour. They may track you across different websites.

These cookies are only set if you provide your explicit consent.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services (e.g., Google, Facebook, Instagram) for analytics, embedded content, or marketing. These services may place cookies on your device over which we have no control.

We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of those third parties for more information on their practices.

4. Managing Your Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through:

• Our cookie banner/pop-up when you first visit the site
• Your browser settings (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari)

You may also delete stored cookies at any time via your browser.

Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the website.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law or how we use cookies. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or your data privacy rights, please contact us at: 📧 privacy@happylittleowls.co.uk