Cookie policy.

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: October 11th 2025
Last Updated: October 11th 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how www.tomandmattsbirthday.co.uk ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at www.tomandmattsbirthday.co.uk ("Website").

By continuing to use our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined below, unless you disable them in your browser settings or via our cookie consent tool.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies – temporary and deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period or until deleted

Cookies can also be:

  • First-party – set by the website you’re visiting

  • Third-party – set by a different domain (e.g., for analytics or advertising)

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems.

Examples include:

  • Remembering your cookie preferences

  • Enabling secure log-in or form submissions

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

We may use:

  • Google Analytics

  • Other traffic analysis tools

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username or language) to provide enhanced features.

Targeting or Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads.

We will only use these cookies with your explicit consent.

3. Cookies We Use

Cookie NamePurposeTypeDuration_gaGoogle Analytics – tracks usagePerformance2 yearscookieConsentStores user cookie preferencesNecessary1 year[Add more as needed]

Note: Update this table with actual cookies used on your site.

4. Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Here’s how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647

  • Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies

  • Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac

  • Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge

Alternatively, you can use the cookie management tool on our website to change or withdraw your consent at any time.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are placed by third-party services (e.g., YouTube videos, social media sharing). These providers may collect data about your activity.

We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy and cookie policies.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date”.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
📧 Email: cookiepolicy@tomandmattsbirthday.co.uk
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