COOKIE POLICY

COOKIE POLICY

Last updated: September 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

This Cookie Policy explains how Chocolate & Co (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy: [insert link]

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies may be:

• First-party cookies (set by us), or

• Third-party cookies (set by external services)

3. HOW WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies to:

• ensure our website functions correctly

• understand how visitors use our website

• improve performance and user experience

• support our communications and marketing

4. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website.

They enable core functions such as:

• page navigation

• security

• access to secure areas

These cookies:

• do not require your consent

• are always active

4.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.

They may collect information such as:

• pages visited

• time spent on the site

• interactions with content

Example providers:

• Google Analytics

These cookies:

• are only used with your consent

4.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be used to:

• deliver relevant content or advertising

• measure the effectiveness of campaigns

They may involve third-party platforms such as:

• social media providers (e.g. Meta/Facebook)

These cookies:

• are only used with your consent

5. LEGAL BASIS FOR USING COOKIES

We use cookies in accordance with:

• the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

• UK GDPR
  
  
  
  
  

6. HOW WE OBTAIN YOUR CONSENT

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:

• accept all cookies

• reject non-essential cookies

• manage your preferences

Non-essential cookies (analytics and marketing) are only placed on your device after you have given consent.

7. MANAGING YOUR COOKIE PREFERENCES

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by:

• clicking the “Cookie settings” link on our website

• adjusting your preferences in the cookie banner

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling some cookies may affect how the website functions.

8. COOKIES WE USE

Below is an example of the types of cookies that may be used on our website:

(This list may be updated from time to time. A full and current list is available via our cookie consent tool.)

9. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use, such as:

• analytics providers

• social media platforms

• payment or service providers

These third parties may process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

10. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Some third-party providers (such as analytics or social media platforms) may process data outside the UK.

Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in line with UK data protection law.

11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.