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 website owners.
Cookies allow us to recognise your device and store information about your preferences or past actions, improving your experience on our website.
How We Use Cookies
Gift Oak uses cookies for various purposes, including:
- Ensuring the website functions properly
- Remembering your cookie consent preferences
- Understanding how visitors use our website
- Improving website performance and user experience
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some functionality may no longer be available.
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies for a website. Be aware that if you delete all cookies, any preferences you have set will be lost, including the ability to opt out from cookies as this itself requires placement of an opt-out cookie on your device.
Managing Analytics Cookies
You can opt out of having your anonymised browsing activity within websites recorded by analytics cookies. We use the following service providers and you can learn more about their privacy policies and how to opt out of their cookies by clicking on the following links:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, we use cookies provided by trusted third parties. The following section details which third-party cookies you might encounter through this site:
- This site may use Google Analytics, one of the most widespread and trusted analytics solutions on the web, to help us understand how you use the site and ways that we can improve your experience.
Your Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner asking for your consent to set cookies. You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your preference will be stored and respected for future visits.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website, or by adjusting your browser settings.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: The Old Mill, Stow Road, Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4HN