Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 2026
Applies to: www.sheilablamire.com
Regulatory framework: UK GDPR & Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on this website in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).

This website uses strictly necessary and functional cookies only. No non-essential cookies are used, and no third-party services that set cookies are active on this site. A cookie consent banner is therefore not required.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit.

Cookies can be:

3. Cookies Used on This Website

This website uses first-party, strictly necessary and functional cookies only. No third-party cookies are set.

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (No Consent Required)

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be switched off and do not store any personally identifiable information. Under PECR, these do not require your consent.

B. Functional Cookies (No Consent Required)

These cookies enable enhanced functionality. They do not track you across other websites.

This website does not use Google Analytics, advertising cookies, marketing pixels, social media trackers, embedded videos, third-party booking tools, or any other third-party cookie-setting services. All fonts are self-hosted. If any such services are added in future, this policy will be updated before they are deployed.

4. Summary of Cookies

The table below summarises the cookies currently used on this website:

Category Provider Purpose Duration Consent
Strictly Necessary This website Site functionality & contact form Session Not required
Functional This website Remember user preferences Session Not required

Note: The exact names of session and security cookies may vary depending on the hosting platform in use. As these are strictly necessary, they are exempt from the PECR consent requirement.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Even though this website only uses strictly necessary cookies, you retain full control over cookies via your browser settings. You can block or delete cookies at any time, though blocking essential cookies may affect how the website functions.

Guidance for common browsers:

6. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Strictly necessary and functional cookies are deployed on the basis of legitimate interest in providing a functioning website. They do not collect personal data and do not require consent under PECR.

7. Third‑Party Services

This website does not currently use any third-party services that set cookies or collect data from visitors' devices. All assets, including fonts, are served directly from this website's own servers.

If third-party services are introduced in future, this policy will be updated and, where required, a consent mechanism will be put in place before those services are activated.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies used on this website, updates to applicable law, or changes in third-party services. The 'Last Updated' date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly.

We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

If you are dissatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

This Cookie Policy is designed to support compliance with the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).