Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 10 June 2025 | Kithward | [email protected]
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website saves on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit. They help the site remember things about your visit — for example, whether you have previously accepted the cookie notice — so the experience works more smoothly next time.
Cookies do not give us access to your device, and they cannot carry viruses or install software. They are simply a way for the website to recognise you and store a small amount of information locally. Some cookies are set by us; others are set by third-party services we use on the site.
You are always in control of which optional cookies you allow. The preferences panel below lets you choose at any time.
Cookies we use
Essential Cookies
Always activeThese cookies are necessary for the website to work properly. They enable core functions like the cookie consent banner and basic navigation. The site cannot function correctly without them and they cannot be switched off.
Analytics Cookies
OptionalThese cookies help us understand how visitors use the Kithward website — which pages are visited most, how long visitors stay, and where they come from. This information is used in aggregate to improve the site. No personally identifiable data is collected through analytics cookies.
Marketing Cookies
OptionalMarketing cookies may be used to understand the effectiveness of advertising and to show relevant information to visitors on other platforms. Kithward does not currently run advertising campaigns, but these cookies may be set if third-party advertising tools are ever activated. They are optional and off by default.
Preference Cookies
OptionalPreference cookies remember settings you have chosen, such as language or region, so you do not have to re-select them on each visit. These make your experience more convenient but are not essential to the site's operation.
Your cookie preferences
Use the toggles above to choose which optional cookies you are comfortable with, then click Save Preferences. You can change your choices at any time by returning to this page.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies on this site are set by external services rather than by Kithward directly. These may include:
- Google Analytics — used to measure website traffic and usage patterns (analytics cookies, optional)
- Google Maps — used to display our location on the contact page (essential for map functionality, set only when the map is loaded)
- Social media platforms — may set cookies if you visit Kithward via a social platform link (depends on the platform's own cookie behaviour)
Kithward does not control the cookies set by third-party services. For details on how those services use cookies, please refer to their individual privacy and cookie policies.
How long do cookies last?
Session cookies
These are temporary and are deleted automatically when you close your browser. They are used for things like keeping track of your navigation within a single visit.
Persistent cookies
These remain on your device for a set period (typically between 12 and 24 months depending on their purpose) or until you delete them manually. They allow the site to remember your preferences across visits.
Managing cookies in your browser
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Select your browser below for step-by-step guidance.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner
- Select Settings
- Click Privacy and security in the left sidebar
- Select Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred setting — you can block all cookies, allow all, or block third-party cookies only
- To delete existing cookies, scroll down and click See all cookies and site data, then remove as needed
Mozilla Firefox
- Open Firefox and click the menu button (☰) in the top-right corner
- Select Settings
- Click Privacy & Security in the left panel
- Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, choose Standard, Strict, or Custom
- To manage or delete cookies, scroll to Cookies and Site Data and click Manage Data
Apple Safari
- Open Safari and click Safari in the top menu bar
- Select Preferences (or Settings on newer macOS)
- Click the Privacy tab
- Check or uncheck Prevent cross-site tracking and Block all cookies as preferred
- To remove stored cookies, click Manage Website Data and remove individual sites or all data
On iPhone or iPad: Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security.
Microsoft Edge
- Open Edge and click the three-dot menu (…) in the top-right corner
- Select Settings
- Click Cookies and site permissions in the left sidebar
- Select Cookies and site data
- Toggle options to block third-party cookies or block all cookies as you prefer
- To clear existing cookies, click See all cookies and site data and remove entries
Note: if you are using a browser on a mobile device, settings are usually found under the browser's Privacy or Site settings menu. The exact path varies by browser version.
Your rights and choices
- Withdraw consent at any time — use the toggles and Save Preferences button above to change your cookie settings at any point
- Reject all optional cookies — click "Reject All Optional" above; essential cookies will still be active as they are required for the site to function
- Delete cookies through your browser — see the browser instructions section above for guidance
- Request information — you may contact us to ask what cookie data has been stored in connection with your visit
Please note that disabling optional cookies will not prevent you from using the Kithward website, but some minor functionality (such as remembered language preferences) may not work as expected. Disabling analytics cookies means we will have less insight into how the site is used, which limits our ability to improve it over time.
For any cookie-related questions, contact: [email protected]