COOKIE POLICY

Last updated: 24 September 2026

1. Introduction

1.1 This Cookie Policy explains how DanielBangs.co.uk uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or interact with the website.

1.2 This policy should be read alongside the Privacy Policy, which explains more generally how personal information may be collected, used and protected.

1.3 DanielBangs.co.uk is built and hosted using Squarespace, which may use cookies and similar technologies as part of providing, securing and operating the website.

2. What Are Cookies?

2.1 Cookies are small files that websites can store on a visitor's device, such as a computer, tablet or smartphone.

2.2 Cookies can allow a website to recognise a device, remember information about a visit, maintain website functionality and provide information about how the website is used.

2.3 Similar technologies may also store or access information on a visitor's device and may be subject to similar rules.

3. Why This Website Uses Cookies

3.1 DanielBangs.co.uk may use cookies and similar technologies for purposes including:

(a) enabling the website to function correctly;

(b) maintaining the security and reliability of the website;

(d) supporting shopping basket and checkout functionality;

(e) processing and maintaining online transactions;

(f) understanding how visitors use the website;

(g) measuring website performance;

(h) supporting embedded or third-party website functionality; and

(i) improving the website and visitor experience.

4. Types of Cookies

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

4.1.1 Strictly necessary cookies are used where required to provide functionality or services requested by a visitor.

4.1.2 These may include cookies used for:

(a) website security;

(b) network and session management;

(d) shopping basket functionality;

(e) checkout functionality; and

(f) other functions necessary to provide a service requested through the website.

4.1.3 Some strictly necessary cookies may operate without consent where permitted by applicable law.

4.1.4 For example, cookies necessary to remember products placed in an online shopping basket may fall within an applicable exception.

4.2 Functional Cookies

4.2.1 Functional cookies may be used to provide additional website functionality or remember choices made by visitors.

4.2.2 Depending on how the website is configured, these may include preferences relating to website features, settings or other functionality.

4.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies

4.3.1 Analytics and performance technologies may be used to understand how visitors interact with DanielBangs.co.uk.

4.3.2 Information collected may include matters such as:

(a) pages visited;

(b) how visitors navigate between pages;

(d) interactions with website features;

(e) approximate technical information about visits; and

(f) website performance.

4.3.3 This information may be used to understand how the website performs and identify areas that could be improved.

4.3.4 Analytics technologies will be handled in accordance with applicable consent or other requirements.

4.4 Third-Party Technologies

4.4.1 Some website features or integrations may be provided by third parties.

4.4.2 These third parties may use cookies or similar technologies when their services are used or displayed through DanielBangs.co.uk.

4.4.3 This may include services relating to:

(a) website hosting;

(b) payments;

(d) embedded media;

(e) analytics; or

(f) other website integrations.

4.4.4 Where required, information about relevant third parties and their technologies will be made available through the website's cookie controls or related information.

5. Squarespace

5.1 DanielBangs.co.uk is built and hosted using Squarespace.

5.2 Squarespace may use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary to operate, secure and provide functionality for websites hosted on its platform.

5.3 Additional technologies may also be used depending on the Squarespace features and integrations enabled on DanielBangs.co.uk.

5.4 The cookies used on the website may therefore change if website functionality, ecommerce features or third-party integrations are changed.

6. Ecommerce and Shopping

6.1 DanielBangs.co.uk may provide ecommerce functionality allowing visitors to purchase products or services.

6.2 Cookies or similar technologies may be used where necessary to:

(a) remember products added to a shopping basket;

(b) maintain a shopping session;

(d) process an order;

(e) maintain the security of a transaction; and

(f) provide other functionality requested by the customer.

6.3 Payment providers or other ecommerce service providers may also use their own technologies when processing transactions.

6.4 Where applicable, the use of those technologies may also be governed by the privacy and cookie information provided by the relevant third party.

7. Cookie Consent

7.1 Where consent is required for the use of a cookie or similar technology, DanielBangs.co.uk will seek that consent before the relevant technology is used.

7.2 Visitors should be provided with a genuine choice regarding technologies requiring consent.

7.3 Consent may be managed through the cookie controls provided on the website.

7.4 Where applicable, visitors may withdraw or change their consent after making an initial choice.

7.5 Declining optional cookies should not prevent access to the basic content of DanielBangs.co.uk, although some optional features may operate differently or become unavailable.

8. Managing Cookies

8.1 Where available, visitors can use the website's cookie controls to manage their preferences.

8.2 Cookies can also generally be managed through the settings provided by your web browser.

8.3 Depending on your browser, these settings may allow you to:

(a) view stored cookies;

(b) delete cookies;

(d) restrict third-party cookies; or

(e) configure how cookies are handled.

8.4 Blocking all cookies may affect the operation of some website features, particularly functionality that relies upon essential cookies, such as shopping baskets or checkout.

9. Cookie Duration

9.1 Cookies may remain on a device for different periods depending on their purpose.

9.2 Session cookies generally operate for the duration of a browsing session and may expire when the browser is closed.

9.3 Persistent cookies may remain on a device for a specified period or until they are manually deleted.

9.4 The duration of individual cookies depends on the technology, provider and purpose for which the cookie is used.

10. Personal Information and Cookies

10.1 Some cookies and similar technologies may involve the processing of information that constitutes personal data.

10.2 Where personal information is processed in connection with website technologies, it will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Policy and applicable data protection requirements.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

11.1 This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect:

(a) changes to DanielBangs.co.uk;

(b) changes to the technologies used by the website;

(d) changes to third-party services; or

(e) changes to applicable requirements.

11.2 The date shown at the top of this policy will be updated when material changes are made.

12. Contact

12.1 If you have questions about the use of cookies or similar technologies on DanielBangs.co.uk, you can contact me using the Contact page of the website.

12.2 Questions relating to the processing of personal information should also be read alongside the Privacy Policy.