Cookies Policy
Last updated: 16 May 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies help websites remember information about your visit, like your preferred language and other settings. This can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- To remember your cookie consent preferences
- To understand how visitors use our website
- To improve website functionality and user experience
- To analyze site performance and traffic patterns
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| sessionID | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
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.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _analytics_id | Tracks unique visitors | 2 years |
| _analytics_session | Tracks visitor sessions | 30 minutes |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| userPreferences | Stores your site preferences | 6 months |
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set cookies on your device. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review:
- Analytics providers (to understand website usage)
- Security services (to protect against malicious activity)
We do not use cookies for advertising or marketing purposes, and we do not allow third-party advertising networks to place cookies on our site.
Your Cookie Choices
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice will be stored for one year.
Changing Your Settings
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clearing your cookie consent and revisiting the site to see the banner again
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Warn you before storing cookies
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website and prevent you from accessing certain features.
How to Manage Cookies in Popular Browsers
- 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 > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.aboutcookies.org.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies:
- Some features of our website may not function correctly
- You may need to re-enter information on each visit
- Your user experience may be less personalized
- We cannot remember your cookie preferences
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website or updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Luminous Shine Limited
42 Chapel Street
Salford, Greater Manchester
M3 7EB
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]