This policy explains how Basswin uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit dovetaileddesigns.co.uk. We keep this notice plain and focused on what actually happens when you browse our pages.
Cookies in plain terms
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a website. It helps the site recognise you on return visits and remember your preferences. Cookies do not run code or carry viruses — they simply hold data the site reads back when you return.
Some cookies last only for your current session and disappear when you close the browser. Others persist for a set period, allowing the site to remember you across visits.
What is stored and for how long
We use cookies for three purposes, and each type has a different lifespan:
| Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Session management, form submissions, security | Session or up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Anonymous traffic counts, page-view data, referrer sources | Up to 2 years |
| Preference | Language choice, layout settings | Up to 1 year |
Necessary cookies keep the site working — they handle your session, remember items in a form, and prevent duplicate submissions. Blocking them breaks core functions like contact forms.
Analytics cookies tell us which pages are visited most and where traffic comes from. The data is aggregated and anonymous — we see totals, not individual journeys. You can decline these without affecting your ability to read the site.
Preference cookies store non-essential settings — your chosen language, your preferred layout. Declining them means you will need to select those options again each visit.
Embedded third parties
Some content on our pages is delivered by third-party services — analytics platforms, advertising networks, or embedded media players. Each service may set its own cookies when you load a page carrying its code.
We integrate Google Analytics for traffic measurement. When you visit a page with the Analytics script, Google sets cookies to distinguish unique visitors and track sessions. The data collected is subject to Google's own privacy policy, which governs how they store and use it.
Advertising networks we work with may place tracking cookies to serve relevant ads across other sites you visit. These third-party cookies are not under our direct control — declining or deleting them is handled through your browser or the network's own opt-out mechanisms.
Declining without breaking the site
You have three ways to manage cookies on this site:
- Accept or decline via the banner — the first time you visit, a consent banner appears. Declining analytics and preference cookies leaves only the necessary ones active, and the site remains fully readable.
- Change your browser settings — every modern browser lets you block or delete cookies. Instructions for the most common ones are below.
- Opt out of third-party tracking — services like Google Analytics and advertising networks offer their own opt-out tools, listed on their respective sites.
Browser-level controls
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. Choose "Block third-party cookies" or "Block all cookies".
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Select "Delete cookies and site data when Firefox is closed" or use the Enhanced Tracking Protection options.
Safari: Preferences → Privacy. Tick "Block all cookies" or choose "Prevent cross-site tracking".
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data. Toggle "Block third-party cookies" or clear cookies after each session.
Blocking all cookies prevents our site from remembering your consent choice, so the banner will reappear on every visit. Blocking only third-party cookies is the middle ground — it stops cross-site tracking while keeping the site itself functional.
Updates
We update this policy when we add new tools or change how we handle data. The effective date appears at the bottom of this page. Continued use of the site after a change means you accept the revised terms.
Contact
Questions about how we use cookies can be sent to [email protected]. We respond within 48 hours.
Last updated: 26 November 2025
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