This Cookie Policy explains how KitchenSmart uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They’re widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Make the website function properly and remember your preferences
- Understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it
- Show you relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our marketing
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They’re usually only set in response to actions you take, such as filling in forms or setting your privacy preferences. You can block these cookies in your browser, but parts of the site may not work as a result.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They tell us which pages are popular, how people move through the site, and if any pages have errors. This helps us improve the site over time.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity to enable us to show you relevant advertising on other websites. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our site, a cookie banner appears asking for your consent. You can:
- Accept All — consent to all cookies
- Essential Only — allow only the cookies required for the site to function
- Preferences — choose which categories of cookies to allow
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Manage Your Cookie Preferences” button above.
5. Browser Controls
Most web browsers let you control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these options in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu of your browser:
Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website.
6. Cookies We Set
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ks_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences so the banner doesn’t reappear | 12 months |
| wordpress_* | WordPress authentication (admin users only) | Session |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress admin preferences (admin users only) | 12 months |
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some pages may include content from third-party services (e.g. Google Maps, YouTube videos, social media embeds). These third parties may set their own cookies when you view this content. We don’t control these cookies — please refer to the privacy policies of the respective third parties for more information.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
- Email: info@kitchensmart.uk.com
- Phone: 01908 798 008
- Address: Unit 304 Hayley Court, Linford Wood, Milton Keynes MK14 6GD