Cookie Policy

Last updated: 14 July 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their site.

2. How We Use Cookies

Rustic Locus uses cookies to:

• Ensure our website functions properly
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyse how visitors use our website
• Improve our website's performance and user experience
• Provide personalised content and advertisements

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and content.

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are used to display ads that are relevant and engaging for individual users.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be classified based on their duration:

• Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These include:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Social Media Platforms: For social media integration and sharing
• Advertising Networks: For targeted advertising (if enabled)

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these options in your browser's "Tools" or "Preferences" menu. Common options include:

• Blocking all cookies
• Allowing cookies from specific sites only
• Deleting cookies when you close your browser
• Setting up notifications when cookies are sent

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work properly or may not be available if you disable cookies.

7.1 Necessary Cookies

If you disable necessary cookies, you may experience issues with:

• Form submissions
• Login functionality
• Security features
• Basic navigation

7.2 Analytics Cookies

Disabling analytics cookies will:

• Prevent us from understanding how you use our website
• Limit our ability to improve the website experience
• Not affect your browsing experience

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +44 161 229 5176
• Address: 63 Business Street, Manchester, M1 2AB, United Kingdom

10. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights regarding cookies and the personal data they may collect. These rights include:

• The right to be informed about cookie use
• The right to give or withdraw consent
• The right to access information about cookies
• The right to have cookies deleted

For more information about your privacy rights, please see our Privacy Policy.