Cookie Policy
Summary
Lavendel Limited trading as Lavendel uses cookies on www.lavendel.co.uk to ensure the website works, save your preferences, and analyse usage. Essential cookies are always on for security and functionality. Non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, advertising) require your consent via our cookie banner. You can manage preferences or block cookies in your browser, though this may affect functionality. Read below for details.
- Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. See our Privacy Policy at www.lavendel.co.uk/privacy-policy for broader data practices. - What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to recognise it, remember settings, or track activity.
First-party: Set by us.
Third-party: Set by trusted partners (e.g., Google).
Session: Expire when you close your browser.
Persistent: Remain until deleted or expired. - Cookies We Use
Category Purpose Examples Lawful Basis Retention
Strictly Necessary Core functions (e.g., security, navigation, form submissions). Session management, authentication Legitimate interests Session or 1 year
Performance & Analytics Analyse usage (e.g., page views, errors) for optimisation. Anonymised where possible. Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) Recognised Legitimate Interests (first-party analytics) or consent Up to 2 years
Functional Save preferences (e.g., language, kitchen designs) for better experience. Preference cookies Consent Up to 1 year
Targeting/Advertising Deliver relevant ads, limit ad repetition. Set by us or ad partners. Ad network cookies Consent Up to 1 year
- Third-Party Cookies
We use:
Google Analytics: Tracks traffic/behaviour (Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy).
Winner Design Software: Supports kitchen planning (Winner’s Privacy Policy: https://www.winnerdesign.com/privacy).
Third parties comply with UK GDPR and have their own policies. - Consent Management
Our cookie banner:
Explains cookie categories.
Allows acceptance/rejection of non-essential cookies.
Saves preferences for 12 months (unless cookies are cleared).
No consent is needed for:
Essential cookies.
First-party analytics cookies for statistical purposes (per DUAA 2025).
Manage settings at www.lavendel.co.uk/cookie-settings. - Managing Cookies
Browser Settings: Block/delete cookies, but this may impact functionality.
Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
Our Tool: Use www.lavendel.co.uk/cookie-settings for non-essential cookies. - Updates
We may update this policy. Changes appear here with a new “Last Updated” date.
Effective Date: 21 August 2025
Last Updated: 21 August 2025