This Cookie Policy explains how Spinewash.world (“we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://spinewash.world. It should be read with our Privacy Policy.
We comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (“PECR”), as amended, which implement EU Directive 2002/58/EC in UK law and continue to apply alongside the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet or phone when you visit a website. We also use local storage (e.g. to save your cookie consent choices under the key tdde_cookie_consent) and may use similar technologies such as pixels or tags if we enable analytics or marketing tools in the future.
Cookies can be first-party (set by us) or third-party (set by another domain, such as an embedded map or analytics provider).
2. Why We Use Cookies
Under PECR, storing or accessing information on your device (except for strictly necessary purposes) generally requires your consent. Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from the consent requirement because they are essential to provide a service you explicitly request.
3. Cookie Categories
| Category | Purpose | Consent required? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Security, load balancing, remembering cookie preferences, enabling core site functions | No — exempt under PECR |
| Analytics | Measuring traffic, pages visited, performance (e.g. if Google Analytics or similar is enabled) | Yes |
| Marketing | Advertising measurement, remarketing, social media integration | Yes |
4. Cookies and Storage We Use
| Name / technology | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
tdde_cookie_consent (local storage) | Strictly necessary | Stores your cookie choices (necessary, analytics, marketing) | Until you clear site data |
| Session / hosting cookies | Strictly necessary | Server operation and security (if set by host) | Session or short-term |
| OpenStreetMap embed | Functional / third-party | Displays a static area map on the contact page without loading Google cookies on our site | Session / short-term — see OSMF Privacy Policy |
| Google Maps (external link) | Third-party | Opens only when you choose “Open directions in Google Maps” on the contact page | Controlled by Google — see Google Privacy Policy |
| Analytics cookies (if enabled) | Analytics | Only placed after you consent via “Accept all” or analytics toggle | Typically 6–24 months (provider-dependent) |
| Marketing cookies (if enabled) | Marketing | Only placed after you consent | Provider-dependent |
We review this table when we add or change technologies. Non-essential cookies are not deployed until you give consent.
5. Your Consent Choices
When you first visit, a banner offers equal choices in line with ICO guidance:
- Accept all — enables analytics and marketing technologies;
- Reject — refuses non-essential cookies; only strictly necessary technologies run;
- Cookie settings — granular toggles; strictly necessary items remain on and cannot be disabled.
Consent must be freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous. We do not use pre-ticked boxes for non-essential cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time by:
- Clearing cookies and site data for this domain in your browser settings; or
- Deleting the
tdde_cookie_consententry in local storage, which will show the banner again on your next visit.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
6. Browser Controls
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Guidance is available from:
Blocking all cookies may affect site functionality. Strictly necessary storage is required for consent management.
7. Third-Party Processors
Where we use analytics or marketing providers, they act as processors or independent controllers under their own terms. Personal data may be processed in the UK or abroad with appropriate safeguards as described in our Privacy Policy.
8. Retention
Consent records remain on your device until cleared. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies, if any are enabled with your consent, expire according to the provider’s schedule stated in Section 4.
9. Data Controller
Spinewash.world (trading name)
Registered office: Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway, Birmingham B16 8LP, United Kingdom
Email: support@spinewash.world
Phone: +44 121 423 5700
For personal data rights, see our Privacy Policy. To complain about cookies, you may contact the ICO: ico.org.uk.
10. Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy when our technologies or legal obligations change. The date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly.