1. About cookies

1.1 A cookie is a small file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that is sent by a web server to a web browser and stored by the browser. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.

1.2 Cookies may be either "persistent" or "session" cookies. A persistent cookie will be stored by a web browser and remain valid until its set expiry date, unless deleted by the user beforehand. A session cookie will expire at the end of the user session, when the web browser is closed.

1.3 Cookies do not typically contain information that personally identifies a user, but personal information we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.

2. Our legal basis for using cookies

2.1 We use two categories of cookies on this website:

Strictly necessary cookies — these are essential for the website to function and are set without requiring your consent, as permitted under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Non-essential cookies — these include analytics and behavioural tracking cookies. We only set these cookies with your prior consent, in accordance with UK PECR and UK GDPR.

2.2 You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking [Cookie Settings] in the footer of our website. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before you withdrew it.

3. Cookies that we use

3.1 The following strictly necessary cookies are set without consent as they are required for the website to operate:

CraftSessionId - Keeps you logged in during your visit - Type: Session

CRAFT_CSRF_TOKEN - Protects forms on our website from cross-site request forgery attacks - Persistent

3.2 The following non-essential cookies are only set with your consent:

_ga - Google Analytics - Identifies unique visitors by storing a randomly generated client ID - Persistent (2 years)

_ga_CWF3H5E5CM - Google Analytics - Stores session state and engagement data - Persistent (2 years)

_clck - Microsoft Clarity - Stores a unique user ID and browsing session data for heatmaps and session recordings - Persistent (1 year)

4. Our service providers

4.1 We use Google Analytics, operated by Google Ireland Limited, to analyse how our website is used. We have entered into a Data Processing Agreement with Google to ensure your data is handled in accordance with UK GDPR. Data collected by Google Analytics may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the United Kingdom. Google relies on Standard Contractual Clauses as the safeguard for such transfers. Google's privacy policy is available at: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

4.2 We use Microsoft Clarity, operated by Microsoft Corporation, to understand how visitors interact with our website through session recordings and heatmaps. We have entered into a Data Processing Agreement with Microsoft to ensure your data is handled in accordance with UK GDPR. Data collected by Microsoft Clarity may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the United Kingdom. Microsoft relies on Standard Contractual Clauses as the safeguard for such transfers. Microsoft's privacy policy is available at: https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement

5. Managing cookies

5.1 You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking [Cookie Settings] in the footer of our website.

5.2 Most browsers also allow you to refuse or delete cookies independently of our consent tool. You can find up-to-date guidance for your browser here:

5.3 Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the usability of some features on our website.

6. Your data rights

6.1 Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, or request the erasure of personal data we hold about you, as well as the right to restrict or object to its processing. To exercise any of these rights, or if you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us at:

Red Stone
Technique
132-140 Goswell Road
London EC1V 7DY

helen@red-stone.com

6.2 You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's data protection regulator, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), at https://www.ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.

7. Changes to this policy

7.1 We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal and regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "last reviewed" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.