Cookies Policy
Last updated: 17 April 2026
Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how Velvet Glimmer uses them on our website, and how you can control your cookie preferences. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "session cookies" (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, understand how visitors interact with our website, and improve our services. We do not use cookies to identify you personally or to track your browsing activity across other websites.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie preferences.
Essential Cookies on Our Site:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference choices | 12 months |
| session_id | Maintains your session across pages | Session |
Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the legitimate operation of our website and do not require consent under UK GDPR and PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations).
2. Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting information about page visits, time spent on pages, navigation paths, and technical details like browser type and screen resolution. This data is aggregated and anonymised.
Analytics Cookies on Our Site:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users for analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users for analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles request rate for analytics | 1 minute |
How We Use This Data: Analytics data helps us identify which pages are most popular, where visitors encounter difficulties, and how we can improve navigation and content. All data is anonymised and cannot be used to identify individual visitors.
Legal Basis: We use analytics cookies based on your consent, which you can withdraw at any time through our cookie preferences.
3. Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies track your browsing activity to build a profile of your interests and show relevant content or advertisements. We currently do not use marketing cookies on our website. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and seek your consent.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect data in an anonymised form, including the number of visitors, where visitors come from, and which pages they visit.
For more information about how Google uses data, visit Google's Privacy Policy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing and controlling cookies:
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise your preferences by cookie category
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of any page.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Receive a notification before a cookie is set
How to Manage Cookies in Common Browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
For detailed instructions, visit your browser's help section or support website.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. You may experience issues with navigation, access to certain features, or your cookie preferences not being remembered.
Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your browsing experience but will prevent us from understanding how visitors use the site and making improvements based on that data.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers support "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals, which request that websites do not track your browsing. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We respect your privacy choices and provide clear cookie controls through our cookie banner and preferences centre.
Cookies and Personal Data
Most cookies we use do not collect personal data that identifies you individually. Analytics cookies collect anonymised data about browsing behaviour, not personal information like names or email addresses.
For information about how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy and GDPR compliance page.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage, new technologies, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
If we make significant changes to how we use cookies, we will notify you via a prominent notice on our website or through our cookie banner.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Velvet Glimmer Financial Education, 42 Clifton Heights, Bristol BS8 4HJ, United Kingdom
Further Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit: