COOKIE POLICY
Last updated: 1 April 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the website owner about how people use the site.
This policy explains how The Cheese Knowledge Tour uses cookies and similar technologies, and what choices you have regarding their use. We are committed to being transparent about this in line with UK data protection law, including the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Who We Are
The Cheese Knowledge Tour is operated by [Company/Organisation Name], registered in Scotland. Our registered address is [Address]. If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at info@cheeseknowledgetour.com.
Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
- 1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in to your account, saving your course progress, or setting your privacy preferences. You cannot opt out of these cookies. - 2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and understand how users navigate the site, so we can measure and improve its performance. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.
Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes unique users2 years_ga_XXXXXXXGoogle AnalyticsMaintains session state2 years_gidGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes users (short-term)24 hours
We only activate these cookies with your consent. - 3. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering which cheese courses you have started or completed, your preferred display settings, and your region.
We only activate these cookies with your consent. - 4. Marketing & Targeting Cookies
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. Should this change in the future, we will update this policy and ask for your consent before placing any such cookies on your device.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use to deliver content or functionality. These third parties process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies. Current third-party cookie providers include:
- Digital Essence (Privacy Policy)
- Hosting Heroes (Privacy Policy)
- Google (Privacy Policy)
- Gravatar (Privacy Policy)
- MailChimp (Privacy Policy)
- NetEarthOne (Privacy Policy)
- Nominet (Privacy Policy)
- PayPal (Privacy Policy)
- Stripe (Privacy Policy)
We do not control third-party cookies and recommend you review each provider's privacy policy for further information.
Your Choices and Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner where you can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
View what cookies have been set
Block all or certain cookies
Delete cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use parts of the website, including saving your course progress.
For more information about managing cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or the way we operate our website. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top. Where changes are significant, we will display a prominent notice on the site.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us:
[Company/Organisation Name]
[Address]
Email: info@cheeseknowledgetour.com
Phone: 07557 339556