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Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 10 July 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website saves to your browser when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owner about how the site is being used.
Cookies do not contain personal information such as your name or payment details. They contain a small amount of data — often a unique identifier — that allows the website to recognise your browser on a return visit.
Gravel Reed uses a limited number of cookies for the purposes described below. We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. They include cookies that record your cookie preference decision so that the consent banner does not appear on every visit.
- cookieConsent — stores your cookie preference (accept or decline). Duration: 12 months. Set by Gravel Reed.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the site — which pages are visited, how long people spend on them, and whether they arrived via a search engine or a direct link. This information is used to improve the website. If declined, this data will not be collected.
- Examples: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid). Duration: up to 2 years.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies track visits across websites and are used to show relevant advertising. Gravel Reed does not currently run display advertising campaigns. These cookies may be set if third-party advertising tools are integrated in future.
- Examples: Google Ads, Meta Pixel. Duration: up to 90 days.
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies allow the website to remember choices you have made, such as language settings. These improve your experience on return visits.
- Examples: language preference, region. Duration: up to 12 months.
Third-Party Cookies
If analytics or marketing cookies are accepted, cookies may be set by third-party services including Google Analytics and, if applicable, social media platforms. These third parties have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them if this concerns you.
We do not embed social media plugins or advertising network code by default.
Cookie Duration
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used for site security and navigation.
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period. The consent cookie (cookieConsent) is stored for 12 months. Analytics cookies set by Google may last up to 2 years. You can delete any persistent cookie at any time through your browser settings.
Your Cookie Preferences
Manage Your Settings
Essential Cookies
Required for the site to function. Always active.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand site usage. No personal data is collected.
Marketing Cookies
Used for advertising tracking. Not currently active on this site.
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings such as language preference.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also manage or delete cookies directly from your browser. Below are instructions for common browsers. Note that blocking all cookies may affect how this website and others function.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu (top right).
- Select Settings, then Privacy and security.
- Click Cookies and other site data.
- Choose your preferred setting, or click See all site data and permissions to delete specific cookies.
Mozilla Firefox
- Open Firefox and click the menu button (top right).
- Select Settings, then Privacy & Security.
- Under Cookies and Site Data, choose Manage Data to view or delete cookies.
- Adjust Enhanced Tracking Protection to block certain categories.
Apple Safari
- Open Safari and go to Safari > Preferences (macOS) or Settings (iOS).
- Click the Privacy tab.
- Select Manage Website Data to view and delete stored cookies.
- On iOS: go to Settings > Safari > Advanced > Website Data.
Microsoft Edge
- Open Edge and click the three-dot menu (top right).
- Select Settings, then Cookies and site permissions.
- Click Manage and delete cookies and site data.
- Use See all cookies and site data to find or remove specific items.
On mobile devices, cookie settings are typically found within the browser app's Settings or Privacy section. The exact location varies by device and browser version.
Your Rights
You have the right to withdraw your cookie consent at any time using the controls on this page. You can also delete cookies already set on your device through your browser settings.
Declining optional cookies will not prevent you from using this website. Some features may not function as intended if all cookies are blocked.
If you have questions about how Gravel Reed handles cookies or personal data, please contact us at [email protected].
For full details of how we handle personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.