Cookies Policy

Last updated: 18-02-2026

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to the website owner.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)

• Persistent cookies (remain on your device for a set period)

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2. Who We Are

Barking Cat Brew Co. (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates this website.

Registered Address: Arthur Bray's Yard, West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset 
Email: info@barkingcatbrewco.co.uk

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us.

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3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)

These cookies are required for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off.

They may include:

• Shopping cart functionality

• Secure checkout

• Age verification confirmation

• Login/session management

• Fraud prevention

Without these cookies, the website cannot operate correctly.

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B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.

Examples may include:

• Google Analytics

• Website traffic monitoring tools

• Page performance tracking

These cookies collect anonymised information such as:

• Pages visited

• Time spent on site

• Device type

• Referring website

We only use these cookies with your consent.

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C. Functional Cookies

These enable enhanced functionality such as:

• Remembering your preferences

• Saving your basket for later

• Location settings

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D. Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These may be set by us or third parties such as:

• Google Ads

• Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel

• Email marketing providers

They may track browsing behaviour to show relevant advertisements.

These cookies are only placed if you consent.

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4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services integrated into our website, such as:

• Payment providers (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)

• Analytics platforms

• Social media platforms

We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to their privacy policies for further details.

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5. Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies

• Manage your preferences

We do not place non-essential cookies without your consent.

You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences via our website.

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6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to:

• Block cookies

• Delete existing cookies

• Set alerts when cookies are being placed

Please note: Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.

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7. Cookie Retention Periods

Cookies remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose:

• Session cookies: Deleted when browser closes

• Analytics cookies: Typically 12–24 months

• Marketing cookies: As determined by third-party provider

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8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or website functionality.