Last updated: August 19, 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They enable websites to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies serve various purposes including enhancing website functionality, improving user experience, and providing analytics about site usage patterns.
How We Use Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Maintain form data during your session
- Understand how visitors interact with our website
- Improve website performance and user experience
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples:
- Cookie consent preference storage
- Session management
- Security authentication
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.
Examples:
- Remembering form selections
- Storing language preferences
- Remembering user interface customizations
Analytical Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve website functionality and content.
Examples:
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Navigation paths through the site
- Error messages encountered
- Browser and device information
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage technology to store information locally on your device. This includes:
- Cookie consent status
- Form submission data for the thank you page
Local storage data remains on your device until explicitly cleared through your browser settings or by our scripts. Unlike cookies, this data is not transmitted to our servers with each request.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website may be placed by third-party service providers we use to enhance site functionality or analyze usage. These providers include:
- Website analytics services
- Content delivery networks
- Security services
Third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective providers. We carefully select service providers that comply with applicable data protection regulations.
Cookie Duration
Cookies may be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
Session Cookies
These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They enable website features during your browsing session.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits.
Our cookies typically persist for the following durations:
- Cookie consent preference: 12 months
- Functional preferences: 6 months
- Analytics cookies: 26 months
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner appears allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored and the banner will not appear again unless you clear your browser data.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Consequences of Blocking Cookies
If you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Specifically:
- Your cookie preferences will not be remembered
- Form selections may not persist between pages
- We cannot analyze site usage to improve functionality
Strictly necessary cookies required for basic site functionality may still be used even if you decline optional cookies.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a Do Not Track feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our website responds to Do Not Track signals by limiting analytical tracking when this preference is detected.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookies policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The updated version will display a revised date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this cookies policy, please contact us:
valley-gate
42 Arundel Gate
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
S1 2PN
United Kingdom
Email: privacy at valley-gate.com