COOKIE POLICY

Last updated: April 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Friary Mill Bakery Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal data more broadly.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website.  They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to the website owner.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies – stored on your device until they expire or are deleted

2. How We Use Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions correctly

  • Remember your preferences

  • Understand how visitors use our site

  • Support secure and reliable website operation

Where required by law, we ask for your consent before placing non‑essential cookies.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • Page navigation

  • Secure access to areas of the site

  • Order and checkout functionality

These cookies do not require consent.

b. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as:

  • Language or region

  • Saved preferences

They help provide a more personalised experience.

c. Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • How users arrive at the site

The information collected is aggregated and anonymised where possible and helps us improve website performance.

d. Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Our website is hosted by Squarespace, which may place cookies to support:

  • Site performance

  • Traffic measurement

  • Advertising or marketing features if enabled

Any marketing or advertising cookies are set and managed by Squarespace and its partners.  These cookies are only enabled with your consent, where required.

4. Third‑Party Cookies

As our website is hosted on Squarespace, some cookies may be set by third parties that Squarespace works with (for example, analytics or embedded services).

We do not control these cookies directly.  Information about Squarespace’s use of cookies can be found in their own policies:

5. Managing and Controlling Cookies

You can control cookies in the following ways:

Cookie Banner / Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be given the option to accept or manage non‑essential cookies.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to:

  • View which cookies are stored

  • Delete cookies

  • Block some or all cookies

Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect how the website functions.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal or technical changes.  The latest version will always be available on our website, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us