Cookies Policy
Last updated: 17 April 2026
About This Policy
This cookies policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the dreamshade-pond website, and how you can control the cookies we set. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides more information about how we collect and use your personal data.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.
Cookies typically contain a unique identifier, the name of the website that created the cookie, and some data—usually anonymised. When you return to the website, the site can read the cookie to remember your preferences or track your activity across the site.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website, understand how visitors interact with our site, and improve our services. We are thoughtful about the cookies we deploy and only use those that serve a genuine purpose.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features such as navigation between pages, accessing secure areas of the website, and remembering your cookie preferences. Without these cookies, certain parts of our website would not work.
Because these cookies are essential, they are automatically set when you visit our website and cannot be disabled through our cookie preference centre. However, you can block them through your browser settings, though this may affect your ability to use our website effectively.
Examples of essential cookies we use:
- Cookie consent preferences: Remembers your cookie choices so we don't ask repeatedly
- Session management: Keeps you logged in during your visit to secure areas
- Security: Helps protect against fraudulent activity and enhances site security
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They collect information about which pages you visit, how long you spend on the site, where you clicked, and any error messages you encounter. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymised.
We use this data to identify areas where we can improve the website, understand which content is most useful to visitors, and ensure our site is performing well technically.
These cookies are not essential, and we will only set them if you consent to analytics cookies through our cookie preference centre.
Examples of analytics data we collect:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our site (e.g., search engine, direct link, referral)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- General geographic location (country or city level only)
- Click patterns and navigation paths
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies track your activity across different websites to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertising on other sites. These cookies may also be used to limit how many times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
We do not currently use marketing cookies on our website, but this may change in the future. If we do introduce marketing cookies, we will update this policy and obtain your consent before setting them.
Third-Party Cookies
In some circumstances, we use services provided by third parties, which may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend that you check the relevant third party's website for information about their cookies and how to manage them.
Currently, we do not employ third-party services that set cookies on our website. Should this change, we will update this policy to provide full transparency about any third-party cookies in use.
Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
Session Cookies
These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They are typically used to remember what you've added to a shopping basket or to keep you logged in while you navigate between pages.
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, such as your language settings or cookie consent choices.
The persistent cookies we use typically expire after twelve months, though some (such as cookie consent preferences) may be retained for up to two years to avoid repeatedly asking for your preferences.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies on our website:
Our Cookie Preference Centre
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to accept all cookies or customise your preferences. You can access these settings at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
Through our preference centre, you can:
- Accept or reject analytics cookies
- Accept or reject marketing cookies (when available)
- View information about each cookie category
- Save your preferences for future visits
Please note that essential cookies cannot be disabled through the preference centre as they are necessary for the website to function.
Browser Settings
All modern browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- Block all cookies
- Block only third-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Create exceptions for specific websites
- View and delete individual cookies
The method for managing cookies varies by browser. Here's how to access cookie settings in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Be aware that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website and other websites you visit.
Impact of Blocking Cookies
If you choose to disable or block cookies, certain functionality on our website may be affected:
- You may need to re-enter your cookie preferences each time you visit
- Some personalisation features may not work correctly
- We won't be able to remember your language or region preferences
- We won't be able to measure how our website is being used, which may hinder our ability to improve it
Essential cookies are necessary for basic website functionality, so blocking these may prevent you from accessing certain areas of the site.
Cookies We Currently Use
Below is a list of cookies currently in use on our website:
Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 24 months |
| session_id | Maintains your session while navigating the site | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
Analytics Cookies (Optional - Requires Consent)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _analytics_id | Distinguishes unique visitors | 12 months |
| _analytics_session | Groups actions taken during a single visit | 30 minutes |
Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies on our website:
Local Storage
Local storage allows websites to store data locally within your browser. Unlike cookies, this data is not transmitted to the server with every request. We may use local storage to remember your preferences or to improve site performance.
Pixels and Beacons
These are tiny, invisible images embedded in web pages or emails. They can be used to track whether a page has been viewed or an email has been opened. We do not currently use pixels or beacons, but if we introduce them in the future, we will update this policy accordingly.
Changes to Our Cookie Policy
We may update this cookies policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal or regulatory reasons. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting a notice on our website and updating the "last updated" date at the top of this policy.
We recommend that you review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
More Information
If you would like more information about cookies in general, you can visit:
- All About Cookies: www.dreamshade-pond.com
- ICO Guidance on Cookies: dreamshade-pond.com/for-the-public/online/cookies/
Questions About Cookies
If you have questions about how we use cookies or would like more information about our cookie practices, please contact us:
dreamshade-pond Limited
47 Threadneedle Street
London
EC2R 8AU
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]