Cookie Policy
Information about how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.
Last updated: October 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
Oak-grouse uses cookies to improve your experience on our website. We use cookies to:
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Understand how visitors interact with our website
- Improve website functionality and performance
- Analyse traffic patterns to optimise content
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and remembering your cookie preferences. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are essential for the website to work.
- cookieConsent - Stores your cookie consent choice (localStorage). Duration: Persistent until cleared.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us improve how our website works. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third-party cookies may include analytics services that help us understand how visitors use our website.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some functionality may no longer be available.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies. Be aware that if you delete all cookies, any preferences you have set will be lost, including the ability to opt out of cookies as this function requires placement of an opt-out cookie.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser's local storage and revisiting our website.
How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser
Here are links to instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals, but we respect your right to privacy and provide the cookie consent mechanism described above.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information about our cookie practices.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Oak-grouse
47 Colmore Row
Birmingham
B3 2AA
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]