Cookie Policy
Last updated: 28/08/2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
Take a Seat uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly, including user authentication and session management
- Analytics Cookies: We use these to understand how visitors use our website to improve user experience
- Preference Cookies: These remember your choices and personalise your experience
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Purpose: Authentication, security, and basic website functionality
Duration: Session or up to 30 days
Can be disabled: No (required for website to function)
Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Understand website usage and improve user experience
Duration: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled: Yes
Marketing Cookies
Purpose: Deliver personalised advertisements and track effectiveness
Duration: Up to 1 year
Can be disabled: Yes
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set cookies on our behalf:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and user behaviour tracking
- Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality
- Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram): For measuring conversions and delivering retargeted advertising on Meta platforms. Only loaded if you accept "marketing" cookies.
- LinkedIn Insight Tag: For measuring conversions and delivering retargeted advertising on LinkedIn. Only loaded if you accept "marketing" cookies.
Meta and LinkedIn are joint controllers for the data collected by their pixels. You can review their handling at Meta Privacy Policy and LinkedIn Privacy Policy.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Re-open the cookie preferences manager using the button below at any time
- Adjust settings in your browser to block or delete cookies
- Contact us directly to update your preferences
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.
6. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under UK data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding cookies:
- The right to be informed about cookie usage
- The right to give or withdraw consent
- The right to access information about cookies we use
- The right to object to certain types of cookies
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: james@takeaseat.co.uk
Address: Take a Seat Ltd, Manchester, United Kingdom
Data Protection Officer: james@takeaseat.co.uk