Cookie Policy
Introduction
At Ampersand Brew Co, we respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, ampersandbrew.co.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies that may be stored on your device, and how you can manage your preferences.
By using our website, you can choose whether to allow optional cookies through our cookie consent settings. Cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function do not require your consent.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone or other device when you visit a website.
They help websites function correctly, remember your preferences and, where enabled, provide information about how visitors interact with the site.
Some cookies are temporary and disappear when you close your browser. Others remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.
Cookies may be set directly by Ampersand Brew Co (first-party cookies) or by third-party services integrated into our website.
How we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for our website and online shop to function correctly.
They support activities such as:
- Adding products to your shopping basket.
- Remembering the contents of your basket during checkout.
- Processing orders and maintaining secure shopping sessions.
- Allowing customers to log in and manage their accounts.
- Protecting the website against security threats.
- Remembering your cookie consent preferences.
Without these cookies, certain features of our website may not function correctly.
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie consent settings.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies help improve your experience by remembering choices and preferences.
Depending on the features available, these may include:
- Remembering website preferences.
- Retaining selected settings between visits.
- Supporting additional website features and functionality.
These cookies are not essential for the basic operation of our website.
Analytics cookies
Where enabled, analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve its content, performance and shopping experience.
They may help us understand:
- How many people visit our website.
- Which pages and products are most popular.
- How visitors navigate between pages.
- How visitors find our website.
- Whether visitors experience technical problems.
We use this information to evaluate and improve our website.
We request consent for analytics cookies where required by law. Where a specific legal exemption applies, we provide the information and opportunity to object required by that exemption.
Marketing cookies
Where enabled, marketing cookies help us understand the effectiveness of advertising and promotional campaigns.
They may be used to:
- Measure the performance of online advertisements.
- Understand how visitors interact with promotional campaigns.
- Display relevant advertising on third-party platforms.
- Avoid repeatedly displaying the same advertisements.
Marketing cookies are optional and will only be activated where you have provided the necessary consent.
Cookies used on our website
The table below provides information about cookies identified on our website, including their names, purposes, categories and expiry periods.
| Name | Description | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| Functional | ||
| PHPSESSID | Cookie generated by applications based on the PHP language. This is a general purpose identifier used to maintain user session variables. It is normally a random generated number, how it is used can be specific to the site, but a good example is maintaining a logged-in status for a user between pages. | Session |
| Unknown | ||
| breakdance_view_count | Not Available | Session |
| breakdance_session_count | Not Available | Session |
| breakdance_last_session_id | Not Available | Session |
| Analytics | ||
| _ga | ID used to identify users | 399 days |
| sbjs_migrations | Technical data to help with migrations between different versions of the tracking feature | Session |
| sbjs_current_add | Timestamp, referring URL, and entry page for your visitor’s current visit to your store | Session |
| sbjs_first_add | Timestamp, referring URL, and entry page for your visitor’s first visit to your store (only applicable if the visitor returns before the session expires) | Session |
| sbjs_current | Traffic origin information for the visitor’s current visit to your store | Session |
| sbjs_first | Traffic origin information for the visitor’s first visit to your store (only applicable if the visitor returns before the session expires) | Session |
| sbjs_udata | Information about the visitor’s user agent, such as IP, the browser, and the device type | Session |
| sbjs_session | The number of page views in this session and the current page path | -1 days |
| _ga_ | ID used to identify users | 399 days |
| Necessary | ||
| cookieadmin_consent | Used to store CookieAdmin WordPress Plugin's consent information | 364 days |
The cookies used may change as we update our website, introduce new features or modify third-party services.
Third-party cookies
Some features of our website may be provided by third-party services.
These can include:
- Payment processing services used during checkout.
- Website analytics providers.
- Email marketing and newsletter services.
- Advertising platforms.
- Embedded content and other external website features.
Where these services use cookies or similar technologies, they may process information in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.
We aim to ensure that optional third-party cookies are subject to the appropriate consent controls.
Managing your cookie preferences
You have control over the optional cookies used on our website.
When you first visit, our cookie consent banner allows you to accept optional cookies, reject them or customise your preferences.
You can review and change your preferences at any time using the Cookie Settings option on our website.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.
Managing cookies through your browser
Most web browsers allow you to view, delete or block cookies through their settings.
You can find further information in your browser’s help documentation.
Please be aware that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent certain features of our website, including shopping basket and checkout functionality, from working correctly.
How long are cookies stored?
The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on its purpose.
Session cookies are generally deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you remove them.
Information about the expiry periods of individual cookies is provided in the cookie table above.
Your privacy and personal information
Some cookies may collect information that identifies you directly or indirectly.
Where personal information is processed, we handle it in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
For more information about how we collect, use and protect personal information, please read our Privacy Policy.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes to our website, the technologies we use or applicable legal requirements.
Any changes will be published on this page, and the date at the top of the policy will be updated accordingly.
We encourage visitors to review this page occasionally.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
Ampersand Brew Co
27–31 Sawmills Road
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 4GG
Email: info@ampersandbrew.co
Telephone: 01379 643944
Website: ampersandbrew.co
