Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Essex Dog Training (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, https://www.essexdogtraining.co.uk. It should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your personal data.

By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you change your cookie settings or disable them via your browser or the CookieYes preference centre.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences over time, so you don’t have to re-enter them whenever you return or browse from one page to another.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They enable:

• Core site functionality (e.g., page navigation and access to secure areas).

• Your cookie preferences to be saved.

• Login and session management for registered users.

• Secure checkout and form submissions.

Without these cookies, certain parts of our site may not function properly.

2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous data on how users interact with our website. This helps us understand and improve user experience. The data collected includes:

• Page views and time spent on the site.

• Browser type and device.

• General geographical location.

No personally identifiable data is stored or shared.

3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you’ve made (such as username, language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. For example:

• Saving login details for quicker access on return visits.

• Retaining preferences for video playback or interface settings.

4. Third-Party & Embedded Content Cookies

Our site includes embedded video content streamed from Vimeo. Vimeo may place cookies on your device when you view this content. These cookies may track your interaction with the embedded video but are not used by us for tracking or advertising purposes.

Please note: We do not control these cookies directly and encourage users to review Vimeo’s Cookie Policy for more information.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner powered by CookieYes will allow you to:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies

• Customise your cookie preferences

You can also change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link available in the footer of our website.

Alternatively, you can manage cookies via your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete cookies already stored on your device. Note that disabling some cookies may impact your ability to use certain parts of our website.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.

Last updated: 16 April 2025

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, you can contact us via:

📧 Email: hello@essexdogtraining.co.uk
🌐 Website: https://www.essexdogtraining.co.uk