1. Introduction

Arkitek Studio uses cookies and similar technologies to help our website function correctly, improve the user experience and, where permitted, understand how visitors use our website.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we may use them and how you can manage your preferences.

We aim to respect your privacy and comply with applicable UK data protection and privacy legislation, including the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), where applicable.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website.

They allow websites to remember certain information, such as your preferences, whether you have previously visited the website or items you have added to an online shopping basket.

Some cookies are necessary for a website to operate, while others help website owners understand website usage or support marketing activities.

3. How we use cookies

Depending on the features and services available on our website, Arkitek Studio may use the following types of cookies.

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They may support website security, basic functionality, form submissions and other services you request.

Where applicable, these cookies can operate without consent because they are strictly necessary to provide the service you have requested.

Analytics and performance cookies

If enabled, analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, including which pages are visited and how people navigate the site.

This information can help us improve our website, content, usability and digital services.

We will obtain your consent before using non-essential analytics cookies where required by law.

Functional cookies

These cookies may allow the website to remember your preferences or provide additional functionality, such as embedded content or third-party services.

Where these cookies are not strictly necessary, we will request your consent before using them.

Marketing cookies

If marketing or advertising technologies are enabled, these cookies may be used to measure advertising effectiveness or help deliver relevant content.

We will obtain your consent before using non-essential marketing cookies where required by law.

4. Third-party cookies

Some features on our website may be provided by third-party services. Depending on which services are installed or enabled, these may include:

Google Analytics: to measure website traffic and visitor behaviour.

Google Maps: to display maps and location information.

YouTube or other video platforms: to display embedded videos.

Social media platforms: to display links, feeds or embedded content.

WordPress and website plugins: to support website functionality, security, forms or e-commerce.

These are examples of services that may be used, not a confirmation that every service is currently active on our website.

Third-party providers may use their own cookies or similar technologies in accordance with their respective privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies when using their services.

5. Cookie consent and your choices

When you visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie notice allowing you to manage your preferences.

Where required, non-essential cookies will only be activated after you have given your consent.

You can choose to:

Accept non-essential cookies.

Reject non-essential cookies.

Select your preferences by cookie category, where available.

Change or withdraw your consent at any time using the cookie settings available on our website.

Rejecting non-essential cookies should not prevent you from accessing the core functionality of our website.

Simply continuing to browse our website does not constitute consent to non-essential cookies.

6. How to manage cookies through your browser

You can also manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete or block cookies.

Please be aware that blocking all cookies may affect certain website features, including forms, account functionality or shopping basket services.

For guidance, consult the help section of your browser, such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.

7. How long do cookies last?

Cookies may be either:

Session cookies: These are generally deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.

The retention period depends on the purpose of the cookie and the service that sets it.

The specific cookies, their purposes and their expiry periods should be listed in our cookie settings or cookie declaration, where available.

8. Personal information and privacy

Some cookies and similar technologies may collect information that could be considered personal data, such as online identifiers or information about how you interact with our website.

Where applicable, we process this information in accordance with relevant data protection legislation and our Privacy Policy.

For further information about how we collect, use and protect personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, the services we use or applicable legislation.

Any changes will be published on this page, together with an updated revision date where appropriate.

10. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on our website, please contact:

Arkitek Studio

Website: https://arkitekstudio.co.uk

Email: hello@arkitekstudio.co.uk

This Cookie Policy is intended as a general website policy and should be checked against the cookies and technologies actually used on the website before publication.