Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 1st October 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how Chocolate Chip Photography Limited (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognise your device, store preferences, and enhance your browsing experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

2.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain services or features, such as accessing secure areas or processing payments, cannot be provided.

Examples: Session cookies to maintain your login during a visit or to process your purchases.


2.2. Performance Cookies

Performance cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and any error messages. These cookies help us improve the website’s performance and ensure a better user experience.

Examples: Google Analytics cookies to track visitor interaction and usage statistics.


2.3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make, such as your language preferences or region. This allows us to provide enhanced, personalised features during your visit.

Examples: Cookies that remember your username or the contents of your shopping cart.


2.4. Targeting and Advertising Cookies

We use these cookies to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you. They also limit the number of times you see a particular ad and help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These cookies may be placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission.

Examples: Cookies from Google Ads or Facebook Pixel for re-marketing purposes.

2.5. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may use third-party services, such as social media platforms or analytics tools, that may set cookies on your device when you interact with their content or services on our site.

Examples: Social media sharing buttons (Facebook, Instagram) that set cookies to track user behaviour across websites.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

To provide and improve our services: Ensuring the website operates smoothly and enhancing user experience.

To remember your preferences: So you don’t have to re-enter information every time you visit.

To analyse website traffic: Collecting data on how users interact with our site, helping us make improvements.

For marketing and advertising purposes: To deliver personalised content and targeted advertisements based on your interests and behaviour.

4. Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

4.1. Browser Settings

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Each browser is different, so consult your browser’s help section to learn how to change your cookie preferences.

For Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.

For Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.

For Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy.


4.2. Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising

You can opt out of targeted advertising cookies set by third-party advertising networks by visiting the following links:

Google Ads Preferences: https://adssettings.google.com

Facebook Ad Preferences: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences


Please note that if you block or delete cookies, certain features of our website may not function as intended, and your user experience may be affected.

5. Third-Party Cookies and Tracking

We may use third-party service providers, such as analytics providers or advertising networks, that set cookies on our behalf. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our site. For more information on how Google Analytics uses cookies, please visit https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies.

Facebook Pixel: We use Facebook Pixel to track conversions and serve relevant ads to users on Facebook. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/.

We do not have control over how third parties use your information. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy and cookie policies.

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with the updated “Effective Date” at the top.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at:
Chocolate Chip Photography Limited

education@chocolate-chip.co.uk

+44 (0)191 691 0775

Hoults Yard, Walker Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2HL, United Kingdom.

By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.

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