Cookies Policy

Last Updated: January 2024

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 to provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences or login status.

How We Use Cookies

lagoon-stag uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not function correctly without them.

• Cookie Consent: Stores your cookie preferences so we do not repeatedly ask for your consent
• Session Management: Maintains your session while browsing our website

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and choices you make on our website.

• Preference Storage: Remembers settings you have applied, such as language preferences
• Form Data: Temporarily stores information you enter into forms to prevent data loss

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.

• Page Views: Tracks which pages are visited and how long visitors spend on each page
• Traffic Sources: Identifies how visitors found our website
• User Behaviour: Analyses navigation patterns to improve user experience

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third-party cookies may be used for:

• Embedded maps to show our office location
• Social media sharing buttons
• Analytics services to measure website performance

Managing Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is saved in your browser so you will not be asked again unless you clear your cookies.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in common browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies

Opting Out of Analytics

You can opt out of analytics tracking by using browser extensions designed for this purpose or by adjusting your browser's Do Not Track settings.

Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended. For example:

• You may need to re-enter information more frequently
• Some personalisation features may not work
• The website may not remember your preferences

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the basic operation of our website.

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually

Our essential and functional cookies are typically session cookies, while analytics cookies may persist for longer periods to provide meaningful usage data.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please check this page periodically for updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

lagoon-stag
47 Colmore Row
Birmingham
B3 2BS
United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]