Cookies Policy
Last Updated: 20 May 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferred settings and actions you've taken.
How We Use Cookies
Whispered Path uses cookies to:
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Analyze website traffic and performance
- Remember your preferences between visits
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains your session state during your visit | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
2. Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if visitors receive error messages. These cookies don't collect information that identifies individual visitors. All information is aggregated and anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _analytics | Tracks page views and navigation patterns | 2 years |
| _performance | Measures website load times and performance | 1 year |
3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Remembers your website preferences | 6 months |
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These third parties have their own privacy policies:
- Analytics Services: We may use analytics services to understand website usage. These services may use cookies to collect anonymous information about your visit.
We carefully select third-party providers and ensure they process data in accordance with data protection laws.
How to Manage Cookies
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can choose to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
Your choice will be saved and the banner won't appear again unless you clear your browser data or change devices.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from being set
- Set preferences for specific websites
How to Manage Cookies in Popular Browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Specifically:
- Your preferences may not be saved
- Some interactive features may not work
- We won't be able to remember your cookie consent choice
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to store certain information on your device, such as:
- Cookie consent preferences
- Form data (to prevent data loss if you navigate away)
Local storage data persists until explicitly deleted and is not transmitted to our servers with every page request like cookies are.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you don't want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We respect privacy choices and provide clear cookie consent options on our website.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection laws, you have rights regarding the personal data collected through cookies. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy and GDPR Compliance Statement.
Questions About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 47 Thornfield Lane, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 2QR, United Kingdom
More Information
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