Cookie Policy

    Last updated: 10/16/2026

    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.

    How We Use Cookies

    The Pines Studio website uses cookies to:

    • Ensure our website functions properly
    • Remember your preferences and settings
    • Improve your browsing experience
    • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns

    Types of Cookies We Use

    Essential Cookies

    These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.

    Duration: Session or until you close your browser

    Performance Cookies

    These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This helps us improve our website's performance.

    Duration: Up to 2 years

    Functional Cookies

    These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features like remembering your location preference.

    Duration: Up to 1 year

    Third-Party Cookies

    BookWhen Booking System

    When you use our booking system, you will be redirected to BookWhen's platform. BookWhen may set their own cookies to:

    • Remember your booking preferences
    • Keep you logged in during the booking process
    • Provide secure payment processing
    • Analyze booking system usage

    BookWhen's cookies are governed by their own cookie policy. Please review their privacy and cookie policies for more information.

    Managing Your Cookie Preferences

    You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

    Browser Settings

    Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

    • View what cookies are stored on your device
    • Delete existing cookies
    • Block cookies from being set
    • Set preferences for specific websites

    Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.

    Browser-Specific Instructions

    Google Chrome

    Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

    Mozilla Firefox

    Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

    Safari

    Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data

    Microsoft Edge

    Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

    Changes to This Cookie Policy

    We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Please check this page periodically for updates.

    Contact Us

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

    Email: lesley@thepinesstudio.co.uk

    Phone: 07974123193

    Address: The Pines Studio, Hertfordshire, UK