# Cookie Policy

**Last updated:** 2026-03-07

This policy explains how The Golden Bean uses cookies on this website, in compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and UK GDPR.

## 1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly and can provide information to the site owner.

## 2. Cookies We Use

### Essential Cookies These are necessary for the website to function. They cannot be switched off.

| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | |--------|---------|----------| | cookie_consent | Records your cookie preferences | 1 year |

### Analytics Cookies (Optional) If you consent, we use anonymised analytics to understand how visitors use our site. No personally identifiable information is collected.

| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | |--------|---------|----------| | _analytics | Anonymised page view tracking | 30 days |

## 3. Your Choices

When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can: - **Accept all cookies** — essential + analytics - **Accept essential only** — only cookies required for the site to work - **Change your preferences** at any time via the cookie settings link in the footer

## 4. Third-Party Cookies

We do not use third-party advertising cookies. If we embed any third-party content (e.g., Google Maps), those providers may set their own cookies. Please refer to their privacy policies.

## 5. How to Control Cookies in Your Browser

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.

## 6. Contact

For questions about our cookie practices: [email protected].