Cookies Policy
Last Updated: September 1, 2026
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 website owners.
Cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.
How We Use Cookies
magenta-tide.com uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Website Functionality: To enable basic features such as form submissions and navigation.
- User Preferences: To remember your cookie consent choices and other settings.
- Analytics and Performance: To understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve functionality and content.
- Security: To help identify and prevent security risks.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains session state during your visit | Session |
2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve website performance and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _analytics_id | Tracks anonymous user sessions for analytics | 2 years |
| _page_views | Counts page views to understand popular content | 30 days |
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Remembers your display and interaction preferences | 1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, we use cookies provided by trusted third parties to help us analyze website usage and improve our services. These third parties are required to handle your data in accordance with data protection laws.
We do not control these third-party cookies, and you should check the relevant third-party websites for more information about how they use cookies.
How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookies can be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while navigating the website.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and improve your experience on return visits.
Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can choose to accept or reject these cookies.
Managing Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Using the cookie banner that appears when you first visit the site.
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies (see below).
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, please note that blocking cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.
For more information on how to manage cookies in your specific browser, please refer to your browser's help documentation:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions
Web Beacons and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies such as web beacons (also known as pixel tags) to collect information about your interactions with our website and emails. These technologies help us understand user behavior and measure the effectiveness of our communications.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your cookie choices as expressed through our cookie banner.
Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business operations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 47 Lever Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester M1 1FN, United Kingdom
Further Information
For more information about cookies and how they are used, you can visit:
- All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
- Information Commissioner's Office: www.ico.org.uk