Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 25, 2026

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site. We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential website functionality
  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Understanding how visitors use our website
  • Improving website performance and user experience
  • Security and fraud prevention

Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies.

Examples: Session cookies, cookie consent preferences, security tokens

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the website experience.

Examples: Google Analytics, visitor counts, page views, bounce rate

Opt-out: You can disable these cookies via our cookie banner or browser settings.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an advertisement. We do not currently use marketing cookies, but may do so in the future with your consent.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties include:

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Embedded content providers (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo)
  • Social media platforms (if we use social sharing buttons)

Please refer to the third parties' privacy policies for more information about their use of cookies.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. Your choice is saved and will be remembered for future visits.

Browser Settings

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

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept only first-party cookies
  • Clear cookies when closing the browser
  • View and delete individual cookies

Please note that blocking cookies may affect website functionality.

Cookie Lifespan

Cookies have different lifespans:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 1-24 months)

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. We honor DNT signals and will not track users who have DNT enabled.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

More Information

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Contact Us

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

Forgewell and Stokes Ltd

102 Coombe Lane, Bristol, England, BS9 2AP

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 01275 275021