How We Use Cookies
1. Introduction
Pugs & Hugs (“we,” “our,” or “us”, “I”, “me”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website [Insert Website URL] to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and improve our services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website recognise your device, store preferences, and gather information about your browsing behaviour.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
a. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. They include:
- • WordPress Session Cookies: Used by WordPress to manage logged-in users and sessions. These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the site.
Example: wordpress_[hash], wordpress_logged_in_[hash], wp-settings-{time}-[UID] - Security Cookies: Used to detect authentication abuses and ensure user data is secure.
Example: wordpress_sec_[hash]
b. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us to improve our services. The data collected is aggregated and anonymous, meaning it does not identify any individual personally:
- Google Analytics Cookies: These cookies gather information about website traffic and user interactions.
Example: _ga, _gid, _gat - Facebook Pixel Cookies: These cookies track user behaviour on the site to help with targeted advertising on Facebook.
Example: _fbp
c. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation:
- WordPress Customisation Cookies: These cookies are used to remember your preferences and customisations, such as language or location.
Example: wp-settings-[UID], wp-settings-time-[UID]
4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly.
- Understand how users interact with our website.
- Improve user experience by remembering preferences.
- Analyse website traffic and performance.
5. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You have the option to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Below are links to the help pages of major browsers on how to manage cookies:
6. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party service providers like Google and Facebook that set their own cookies to provide analytics and track user behaviour. These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective providers:
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Pugs & Hugs
Email: info@pugsandhugs.co.uk
Phone: 07444 123456