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Cookie policy.
How this website uses cookies, what each one does, and how to change your mind at any time.
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About this policy
This website uses cookies. Essential cookies are always on so the site works. Optional cookies stay off until you switch them on in Cookie settings, and you can change your mind at any time.
What is a cookie?
A cookie, also known as an HTTP cookie, web cookie, or browser cookie, is usually a small piece of data sent from a website and stored in a user’s web browser while browsing a website. When the user browses the same website in the future, the data stored in the cookie can be retrieved by the website to notify the website of the user’s previous activity.
Cookies were designed to be a reliable mechanism for websites to remember the state of the website or activity the user had taken in the past. This can include clicking particular buttons, logging in, or a record of which pages were visited by the user even months or years ago.
Why we use cookies
Essential cookies keep the site working. With your permission we also use cookies to understand how the site is used and to measure advertising. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
- Advertising cookies: Used to measure advertising, only if you allow them
Types of cookies we use
- Session cookies
- Temporary cookies that remain in your browser until you leave our website. They allow our website to link your actions during a browser session.
- Persistent cookies
- These remain in your browser for a set period of time specified in the cookie. They are activated each time you visit our website.
- First-party cookies
- Set by our website directly and can only be read by our site.
- Third-party cookies
- Set by organisations other than us. We may use external services like Google Analytics which set their own cookies.
Specific cookies we use
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent | Records the choices you make in Cookie settings | 1 year |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics visit statistics, only if you allow analytics cookies | Up to 2 years |
We do not set any advertising cookies at present. The Advertising switch in Cookie settings controls the consent signal we send to Google, and nothing is stored under it until you allow it.
Managing cookies
The quickest way to change what this website stores is our own settings dialog, which lets you switch analytics, functionality and advertising cookies on or off. Essential cookies stay on so the site works.
Most web browsers also allow you to control cookies through your browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been stored and how to manage and delete them, visit:
- www.aboutcookies.org, comprehensive cookie information
- www.allaboutcookies.org, independent cookie advice
Browser-specific instructions
You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Here is where to look in popular browsers:
| Browser | Where to find cookie settings |
|---|---|
| Chrome | Settings, then Privacy and security, then Cookies and other site data |
| Firefox | Settings, then Privacy & Security, then Cookies and Site Data |
| Safari | Preferences, then Privacy, then Cookies and website data |
| Edge | Settings, then Privacy, search, and services, then Cookies and site permissions |
Please note: if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, and you may not be able to access certain areas or receive personalised information.
Changes to this cookie policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Smashing Windows Ltd
- Phone
- 01296 630650
- [email protected]
- Address
- Unit 34 Rabans Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP19 8RS
Last updated: 5 September 2026