Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Last updated: 02 July 2026
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This Cookie Policy explains how littleoutandabout.com (“Website”, “I”, “me”, “my”) uses cookies and similar technologies. It applies to all visitors to the Website.
I comply with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
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1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function, improve performance, and provide analytics or personalised content.
This policy also covers similar technologies, including local storage, pixels, tags, and tracking scripts, which operate in a comparable way to cookies.
Cookies may be:
• First‑party cookies — set by this Website
• Third‑party cookies — set by external services (e.g., analytics, embedded videos)
Cookies may also be:
• Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies — stored until they expire or are deleted
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2. Types of Cookies Used on This Website
At this stage, I may use the following categories of cookies. Specific cookies will be listed once the Website’s services are finalised.
2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
Required for the Website to function. These cookies do not require consent under PECR.
2.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
Help me understand how visitors use the Website. These cookies require consent.
2.3 Functional Cookies
Support enhanced features such as embedded content. These cookies require consent.
2.4 Advertising or Tracking Cookies
Track browsing behaviour for personalised ads or marketing performance. These cookies require consent.
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3. Cookies Used on This Website
Because the Website is still being developed, the specific cookies used will be listed here once confirmed.
Below is a generic placeholder cookie list that will be updated once the Website’s services are finalised.
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Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
Cookie Name: __cf_bm
Provider: Cloudflare
Purpose: Security and bot protection
Type: Third‑party
Expiry: 30 minutes
Cookie Name: session_id
Provider: littleoutandabout.com
Purpose: Maintains your session and keeps the site functioning
Type: First‑party
Expiry: Session
Cookie Name: cookie_preferences
Provider: littleoutandabout.com
Purpose: Stores your cookie consent choices
Type: First‑party
Expiry: 6 months
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Analytics & Performance Cookies
Cookie Name: _ga
Provider: Google Analytics
Purpose: Tracks website usage statistics
Type: Third‑party
Expiry: 2 years
Cookie Name: _gid
Provider: Google Analytics
Purpose: Identifies unique visitors
Type: Third‑party
Expiry: 24 hours
Cookie Name: _gat
Provider: Google Analytics
Purpose: Throttles request rate
Type: Third‑party
Expiry: 1 minute
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Functional Cookies
Cookie Name: yt-player-bandwidth
Provider: YouTube
Purpose: Optimises video playback quality
Type: Third‑party
Expiry: Persistent
Cookie Name: vuid
Provider: Vimeo
Purpose: Stores user preferences for embedded videos
Type: Third‑party
Expiry: 2 years
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Advertising / Tracking Cookies
Cookie Name: fr
Provider: Facebook
Purpose: Delivers personalised ads and measures ad performance
Type: Third‑party
Expiry: 3 months
Cookie Name: _fbp
Provider: Facebook
Purpose: Tracks visits across websites for advertising
Type: Third‑party
Expiry: 3 months
Cookie Name: IDE
Provider: Google Ads / DoubleClick
Purpose: Measures ad interactions and prevents ad fraud
Type: Third‑party
Expiry: 1 year
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4. Cookie Consent
When you visit the Website, you will be shown a cookie banner that allows you to:
• Accept all cookies
• Reject non‑essential cookies
• Manage cookie preferences
Non‑essential cookies will not be set unless you give explicit consent.
4.1 How Consent Is Stored
Your cookie consent preferences are stored in a first‑party cookie named cookie_preferences.
Consent is stored for 6 months, after which you will be asked to choose again.
4.2 How to Withdraw Consent
You can withdraw your consent at any time by:
• Clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of the Website, or
• Revisiting the cookie banner via the “Manage Cookies” option
Withdrawing consent will immediately disable non‑essential cookies.
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5. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect Website functionality.
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6. Third‑Party Cookies
Some features may rely on third‑party services. These providers may set their own cookies. Examples include:
• Analytics platforms
• Video embeds
• Social media widgets
• Security services
Each provider has its own privacy and cookie policies.
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7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Website indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
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