Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 9 August 2026
Data Controller: Simon Bailey Studios Ltd
Websites:

  • simonbstudios.com
  • clients.simonbstudios.com
  • consulting.simonbstudios.com

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Simon Bailey Studios Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our websites (simonbstudios.com, clients.simonbstudios.com, and consulting.simonbstudios.com).

Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR, we are required to inform you about the cookies we set and obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences (such as language or login settings) over a period of time, improve site performance, and provide anonymous traffic analytics.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Category A: Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set only in response to actions made by you, such as navigating between pages or filling out contact forms.

  • Purpose: Site security, page load balancing, session management.
  • Consent Required? No (exempt under PECR).

Category B: Analytics & Performance Cookies (Optional)

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our websites. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.

  • Provider: Google Analytics (GA4)
  • Cookies Set: _ga, _ga_*
  • Expiration: Up to 2 years
  • Purpose: Distinguishes unique users and tracks session statistics.
  • Consent Required? Yes (requires active opt-in via website banner).

Category C: Essential External Web Services & Fonts

To display custom typography across our main studio website, we use Adobe Fonts (Typekit) provided by Adobe Systems Inc.

  • Provider: Adobe Typekit (use.typekit.net)
  • Function: Serves web font assets to your browser.
  • Data Processing: Adobe processes technical details (such as your IP address and browser specifications) solely to deliver font files and monitor font license compliance. Adobe Fonts does not set tracking cookies for visitor profiling.

4. Summary of Website Cookies & Services

Service / Provider Cookie Name Category Retention Purpose
Simon Bailey Studios Session Cookies Strictly Necessary Session Maintains site security and basic functionality.
Google Analytics _ga Analytics 2 years Calculates visitor, session, and campaign data for site reports.
Google Analytics _ga_[CONTAINER_ID] Analytics 2 years Used by Google Analytics to persist session state.
Adobe Fonts N/A (HTTP request) Essential Infrastructure Immediate Serves web font assets to display site typography.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our websites, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential (analytical) cookies.

You can also manage or block cookies at any time through your web browser settings:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies
  • Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Block all cookies
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies in your browser settings may affect the functionality or display of certain website elements.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or operational setup. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

7. Contact Details

If you have any questions regarding our use of cookies or data privacy, please contact: