This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how pathorbitto uses cookies on this website, and what choices you have about cookies. Please read this policy alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences and to provide information to website operators.
Cookies can be "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). They can be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties whose content or services are embedded in the page ("third-party cookies").
2. How we use cookies
This website uses a minimal number of cookies. We do not use cookies for advertising, remarketing or behavioural tracking. The cookies currently in use are described in the table below.
| Cookie name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| pathorbitto_consent | Strictly necessary | Stores your cookie consent preferences so you are not shown the banner on every visit. | 1 year (localStorage) |
3. Cookie categories
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function correctly. They enable core features such as storing your cookie preferences. Without these cookies, the site cannot operate properly. Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under UK law, but we inform you of their use in the interests of transparency.
Analytics cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are visited most often and whether visitors experience errors. We do not currently use any analytics cookies or third-party analytics services on this website.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies support enhanced features such as remembering your preferences between visits. We do not currently use functional cookies beyond those classified as strictly necessary.
Marketing cookies
Marketing cookies are used to deliver advertising and to track users across websites. We do not use marketing or advertising cookies on this website.
4. Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit this website, you are shown a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences by category. Your choice is stored in your browser's localStorage.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by using the "Manage cookie preferences" link in the footer of this page. You can also clear cookies stored on your device by adjusting your browser settings.
How to control cookies through your browser
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Guidance on how to manage cookies in common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.
5. Third-party cookies
We do not currently load third-party scripts, embeds or services that set cookies on your device. If this changes, this policy will be updated accordingly.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example if we introduce new features or services that use cookies. The date at the top of the page indicates when the policy was last reviewed.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us or write to us at Unit 14, Meridian Trade Park, Aston Lane, Birmingham, B6 6QA.