Cookies Policy

Last updated: 9 April 2026

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They allow websites to recognise your device and remember certain information about your preferences or actions.

How We Use Cookies

Sparkling Labyrinth uses cookies to enhance your experience on our website, understand how visitors interact with our content, and improve our services. We employ different types of cookies for specific purposes, and you have control over which cookies you accept.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or navigating between pages.

Essential cookies enable core functionality including:

  • Security and authentication
  • Cookie consent preferences
  • Session management
  • Load balancing

Because these cookies are strictly necessary for site operation, they do not require consent and are automatically placed when you visit our website.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data allows us to improve site structure, content, and user experience.

We use analytics cookies to track:

  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Navigation paths through the website
  • Browser and device information
  • Referring websites
  • General geographic location

Analytics data is aggregated and anonymised. We cannot identify individual users from this information. These cookies require your consent before being placed on your device.

Preference Cookies

Preference cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience. They store information about your preferences and settings so you do not need to reconfigure them on subsequent visits.

These cookies may remember:

  • Language preferences
  • Text size or display settings
  • Previously viewed content

Preference cookies enhance usability but are not essential for site function. They require consent before being set.

Specific Cookies We Set

Cookie Name Purpose Type Duration
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences Essential 12 months
session_id Maintains your session across pages Essential Session
analytics_enabled Records consent for analytics tracking Essential 12 months
_ga Distinguishes unique users for analytics Analytics 24 months
_gid Distinguishes users for analytics Analytics 24 hours

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use to provide functionality or analytics. These organisations have their own privacy and cookie policies governing how they use information.

Analytics Providers

We use third-party analytics services to understand website usage patterns. These providers may set cookies to collect information about your visit. Data collected is subject to the provider's privacy policy as well as our own.

We have configured analytics tools to anonymise IP addresses and prevent tracking across multiple websites where possible. We do not combine analytics data with other personal information to identify individual visitors.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner explaining our use of cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies or manage your preferences to select which categories you consent to.

Your preferences are stored in an essential cookie so we remember your choices on future visits. You can change your preferences at any time using the cookie settings link in our website footer.

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Alert you when a website attempts to set a cookie

Please note that blocking essential cookies will prevent certain parts of our website from functioning properly. You may not be able to access all features or content if cookies are disabled.

Browser-Specific Instructions

Each browser handles cookie management differently. For detailed instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, please consult the following resources:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions

Mobile Devices

If you access our website through a mobile device, you can manage cookies through your mobile browser settings. The process varies by device and operating system. Consult your device documentation or browser help section for specific guidance.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" signals to websites. There is currently no industry consensus on how to respond to these signals. Our website does not alter its behaviour in response to Do Not Track requests, but you can control tracking through the cookie preferences described in this policy.

Cookies and Personal Data

Information collected through cookies may constitute personal data under data protection law where it can be used to identify you, either alone or in combination with other information.

We process cookie data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and UK GDPR requirements. This includes:

  • Processing data only for specified, legitimate purposes
  • Collecting only data necessary for those purposes
  • Retaining data only as long as required
  • Implementing appropriate security measures
  • Respecting your rights regarding personal information

For comprehensive information about how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Changes to Cookie Usage

We may update our use of cookies from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. When we make significant changes, we will update this policy and revise the date at the top of the page.

If we introduce new types of cookies or change how we use existing cookies in ways that significantly affect your privacy, we will seek your consent for these changes through updated cookie preference mechanisms.

Impact of Refusing Cookies

You are not obliged to accept cookies, and you can withdraw consent at any time. However, refusing certain cookies may affect your ability to use our website effectively.

If you disable or refuse cookies:

  • Some pages may not display correctly
  • Certain features may not function as intended
  • You may need to re-enter information on subsequent visits
  • Preferences may not be saved across sessions

Essential cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie preference centre as they are necessary for basic site operation, but you can block them through browser settings if you choose, understanding that this will impair site functionality.

Contact Us About Cookies

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

Email: [email protected]
Post: Data Protection Officer, Sparkling Labyrinth Ltd, 15 Queensway House, Redcliffe Way, Bristol BS1 6NL, United Kingdom

Further Information

For more information about cookies and how they work, you may find these resources helpful: