Cookie Policy

1. About this Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and the choices you have regarding their use.
We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we use cookies and similar technologies.

2. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to the site owners.

There are different types of cookies:

  • Strictly necessary cookies – essential for the website to function.

  • Performance/analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use our site.

  • Functional cookies – remember your preferences and settings.

  • Advertising/targeting cookies – used to deliver relevant advertising.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure our website works as intended.

  • Improve the performance and security of our site.

  • Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.

  • Remember your preferences (such as language or cookie choices).

4. Types of Cookies We Use

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies
    Our website is hosted on Squarespace. Squarespace sets essential cookies that are required to securely deliver this website to you. These cookies cannot be turned off.

  • Analytics Cookies
    We use Squarespace Analytics to collect aggregated, anonymous data about website traffic and usage. These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve performance.

  • Functional Cookies
    These allow us to remember your choices and tailor our site to provide enhanced features.

  • Advertising/Targeting Cookies
    We do not currently use advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on our pages (for example, embedded video players, maps, or social media sharing tools). These third parties may use their own cookies, over which we have no control.

6. Managing Cookies

When you visit our website, you will be asked to accept or reject non-essential cookies through our cookie banner.

You can also manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • See what cookies are stored.

  • Delete cookies.

  • Block cookies from all or specific sites.

  • Set your browser to delete cookies when you close it.

You can review or change your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie banner.

7. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us at:

Melrose Studio

elliethomasbusiness@hotmail.com

3 Baffins Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1UA

Last updated: 1st October 2025